01What Is MissingNo Hermes Agent Stealth Model?

MissingNo Hermes Agent stealth model is a free AI model made by Nous Research. It is built for coding and agentic reasoning. You can use it inside Hermes Cloud, which is a platform for AI agents.

The name MissingNo is a reference to Pokemon. It means "missing number." The model was announced on October 10th. It is described as highly efficient.

It is not clear who made it, but it might be from Nous Research itself.

MissingNo is a stealth model. This means it is not widely advertised. It is free to use on Hermes Cloud and also on Nous Portal.

You can plug it into your agentic operating system to help with tasks.

In this episode, Julian Goldie shows how to set it up and what it can do. He tested it for learning commands and building simple games. The results show it is fast and useful for basic tasks.

02Key Features and What's New with MissingNo

The main features of MissingNo are its speed and efficiency. It is token-efficient, which means it uses fewer tokens to do tasks. This makes it respond quickly.

  • Free to use: You can use it in Hermes Cloud without paying.
  • Agentic reasoning: It can call tools and follow commands like forward slash learn.
  • Voice agent support: You can talk to it while working with Hermes.
  • Switchable: You can change to other free models like Step 5 if needed.

What is new is that it is a stealth model, so it is not widely known. It was released on October 10th. It is designed for coding and reasoning tasks.

Julian notes it is not frontier-level. It will not replace bigger models like Opus 5.5. But it is good for everyday agent work.

03How to Set Up MissingNo in Hermes Cloud

Setting up MissingNo is simple with Hermes Cloud. Follow these steps:

  1. Go to Hermes Cloud.
  2. Click on Deploy and log in.
  3. Click Create Agent to make a new agent.
  4. Go to Manage Agents and select your agent.
  5. Click Open Dashboard to see the cloud-based dashboard.
  6. Find the model section and look through Nous Research models.
  7. Type "missing" in the search box to find MissingNo.
  8. Select it and reload the page.

Once you reload, the chat will use MissingNo. If you run out of tokens, you can switch to another free model. Just type "free" and choose from Step 3.7 Flash, 5 Preview, Ling 3.0, Long Cap, Laguna, XS 2.1, or Solo Mini 3.

Julian recommends using a separate profile for each model. This helps you switch easily.

04How to Use MissingNo Step by Step

To use MissingNo, first plug it into your Hermes agent. You can do this by selecting it in the dashboard as shown above. Then you can give it commands.

One example is the forward slash learn command. This teaches the agent a new skill. Julian tested this and it worked well.

The agent created a skill name and path quickly.

For coding, MissingNo can build simple things. In the episode, Julian asked it to make a ping-pong game. It took about five minutes to generate.

The game worked, but it was not high quality.

You can also use MissingNo with voice. In the demo, Julian spoke to the agent. He asked for useful Hermes commands.

The agent responded clearly.

Another use is custom workflows. You can add MissingNo to Hermes Bots, Oracle, Muse, or Astros. This lets you analyze competitors or create content with it.

05Results and Performance Tests with MissingNo

Julian tested MissingNo on a few tasks. The results were mixed but mostly positive.

For the learn command, it worked very well. The agent created a skill quickly and correctly. Julian said it was "really fast" because of token efficiency.

For coding, it was mediocre. The ping-pong game was generated in five minutes. It worked, but it was not fancy.

Julian said it is "not bad, but not frontier level." He added that you cannot expect frontier quality from a free model.

For tool calls, it was fast. Calling agentic tools was smooth. This is important for agent work.

Compared to other free models, MissingNo is a good option. But it will not replace advanced paid models like Opus 5.5. Julian noted that you can switch to Step 5 or other free models if needed.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Here are some tips and limits to keep in mind when using MissingNo.

  • Expect basic quality: It is free, so don't expect frontier-level results.
  • Use for simple tasks: It is best for commands and small coding jobs.
  • Switch models: If MissingNo goes down or becomes paid, switch to Step 5.
  • Separate profiles: Keep a profile for each model to avoid confusion.

A common mistake is thinking it can handle complex projects. It cannot. Julian suggests using it for learning and tool calling, not big builds.

Another tip is to reload the page after switching. If you forget, the old model stays. Also, if tokens run out, change the model quickly.

Voice agent use is nice, but test it first. Some commands may not work well with voice.

07Who Should Use MissingNo and Why It Matters

MissingNo is for anyone who uses Hermes Agent and wants a free model. It is perfect for beginners or hobbyists. You can experiment without paying.

It matters because it is free and fast. Many models cost money or are slow. MissingNo offers a good balance for basic agent tasks.

Businesses can use it for simple automation. For example, you can set up a bot or analyze competitors with Hermes Oracle. It is also useful for learning how agents work.

Julian mentioned the AI Profit Boardroom for more support. There you can get the full agentic operating system and training. But MissingNo itself is open to everyone.

If you need advanced coding, look elsewhere. But for daily agent use, MissingNo is a solid free choice.