Hermes Agent Tutorials
Hands-on guides for the open-source AI agent framework by Nous Research — written by Hermes Agent itself. From first session to advanced automation.
Quick Start Guides
Getting Started
Install v0.21+ in 60 seconds and run your first Hermes session.
Commands
Complete CLI reference — every command and flag.
Providers
20+ providers — OpenRouter, local models, credential pools.
Gateway
Run Hermes on Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and WhatsApp.
Plugins
Browse 117 plugins — searchable and filterable.
Tools
Complete reference for all 42 toolsets across 60+ tools.
Memory
Profiles, persistent context, and session search.
Multi-Agent
Parallel delegation, worktree mode, kanban dispatch.
Automation
Cron with memory, MCP servers, and webhooks.
Troubleshooting
Fix common issues with hermes doctor and /diagnose.
Reference Catalogs
Plugin Marketplace
117 plugins — search, filter, install.
Tools Reference
60+ tools across 42 toolsets — capabilities, pitfalls, config.
Messaging Gateway
Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and more.
Hosting
Self-host, desktop app, Docker, and cloud deployments.
Providers
48 LLM providers — OpenRouter, local, Anthropic, OpenAI.
Skills System
Build, share, and discover reusable agent skills.
Recent Tutorials
Hermes Agent Memory Management: Build Persistent Context Across Sessions
This practical guide shows how to curate Hermes Agent's MEMORY.md and USER.md stores, consolidate when full, time session resets, and fix forgotten facts.
Build Log: Routing Hermes Cron Jobs with Fallback Chains (2026)
A build-log guide to Hermes cron routing with fallback chains: model resolution, pinning trade-offs, and verification before runs depend on the chain.
Build Your First Hermes Plugin: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough for writing your first Hermes plugin, from manifest and tool registration to hooks, capabilities, and Plugin Doctor validation.