AI agent that learns and grows with you
Not a chatbot. Not a copilot. Hermes Agent is an autonomous AI agent — runs on your server, remembers everything it learns, and is available via Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and other platforms.
What is Hermes Agent?
An open-source autonomous AI agent by Nous Research, released in February 2026. Runs on Linux, macOS, and WSL2 — no dependencies, installs with a single command.
Persistent Memory
Remembers your preferences, projects, and environment across all sessions. The longer it runs, the better it knows you — no more repeating context.
Multi-Platform Access
Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Signal, Matrix, Email, SMS — all from one gateway. Start on Telegram, continue in terminal.
Automatic Skills
When Hermes solves a complex problem, it creates a reusable skill. Compatible with the open agentskills.io standard.
Autonomous Scheduling
Built-in cron scheduler — morning briefings, PR reviews, test monitoring, blog watchers. Runs even while you sleep.
47+ Built-in Tools
Web search, browser, terminal, code execution, image analysis, image generation, TTS, sub-agent delegation, and more.
Security & Privacy
No telemetry, no tracking. All data stays on your server in ~/.hermes/. MIT license — auditable code.
Three pillars that set it apart
Most tools are great in the moment but weak over time. Hermes is different.
Cumulative Memory
Layered memory system: user profile, agent memory, skills, and session history. All stored locally as readable markdown files. Survives every restart and model change.
Autonomous Scheduling
Built-in cron scheduler with delivery to any platform. Morning briefings on Telegram, automatic PR reviews, test monitoring — all without your presence.
Available Anywhere
Same agent, same memory, different platforms. Switch between Telegram, Discord, terminal, or Web UI — context stays preserved.
Get up and running in 60 seconds
No dependencies. One command and Hermes is running.
Supports: Nous Portal, OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Everything in one system
47+ Tools
Web search, page extraction, browser automation, code execution, image analysis, image generation, TTS, sub-agent delegation.
Self-Learning Skills
The agent writes its own skills from experience. Compatible with agentskills.io — open standard, sharing via Skills Hub.
MCP Integration
Connect to any MCP server. Hermes can also act as an MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex.
Voice Mode
Real-time voice in CLI (Ctrl+B), voice messages on Telegram, Discord voice. Supports faster-whisper, Groq, and OpenAI Whisper.
6 Terminal Backends
Local, Docker, SSH, Daytona, Singularity, Modal. Run code anywhere — from a $5 VPS to serverless cloud.
Personality & SOUL.md
Define the agent's default voice using SOUL.md. 14 built-in personas + custom personalities via config.
Beautiful web interface
Community Web UI by nesquena — three panels, light + dark mode, responsive design. Now with Czech localization!
Three-Panel Layout
Session sidebar, chat panel, file browser — all neatly in one place.
Multi-Language
Full Czech localization available. More languages coming soon. All keys translated.
Responsive Design
Fully functional on mobile and desktop. Light + dark mode with smooth switching.
Password Protection
Secure access via password. SSH tunnel ready. Docker image available.
How does Hermes stack up?
The AI agent market is evolving fast. Here's a mid-2026 comparison.
Current as of Summer 2026
| Tool | Memory | Scheduling | Platforms | Self-hosted | Open source | Skills | Always-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 20+ | ✓ | ✓ MIT | ✓ auto | ✓ |
| OpenClaw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ 24+ | ✓ | ✓ MIT | Partial | ✓ |
| Claude Code | Partial | Cloud/desktop | Preview | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codex | Partial | Desktop app | ✗ | ✓ (CLI) | ✓ Apache | ✗ | ✗ |
| OpenCode | Partial | ✗ | Community | ✓ | ✓ | Community | ✗ |
Join us
Hermes Agent community — localization, support, and resources for users worldwide.
Multi-Language Support
Complete Czech Web UI translation. English, German, French, and more languages coming.
Community Help
Help with installation, configuration, and running Hermes Agent. Friendly community.
Documentation
Official documentation, tutorials, and guides for beginners and advanced users alike.