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 108 plugins — searchable and filterable.
Tools
Complete reference for all 34 Hermes 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
108 plugins — search, filter, install.
Tools Reference
34 tools — capabilities, pitfalls, config.
Messaging Gateway
Telegram, Discord, Slack, iMessage, and more.
Hosting
Self-host, desktop app, Docker, and cloud deployments.
Providers
45 LLM providers — OpenRouter, local, Anthropic, OpenAI.
Skills System
Build, share, and discover reusable agent skills.
Recent Tutorials
Hermes Agent Web Dashboard: Beginner's Setup Guide
Launch the Hermes Agent web dashboard and manage config, API keys, sessions, and logs from your browser instead of hand-editing YAML, then explore every tab.
Beginner's Guide to Hermes WhatsApp: Getting Started in 2026
Hermes WhatsApp for beginners: how to set up WhatsApp for Hermes Agent with simple walkthroughs of the built-in Baileys bridge and the official Cloud API.
Hermes Agent Vision: Analyze & Paste Images
Learn how to analyze images with Hermes Agent using the /paste command, configure a vision model, and avoid the clipboard and SSH pitfalls beginners hit.