# Hermes Agent Model-agnostic agent system with custom bots, Kanban, skills, hooks, and memory. Available through desktop, CLI, and messaging gateways. Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/hermes/ Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/) Sources reviewed: 2026-10-09 Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests. ## Overview Hermes is a model-agnostic agent system. Its desktop app, CLI, and messaging gateway provide access. In Bot Mode, you configure multiple specialized agent profiles. - Provider: Nous Research - Product family: Hermes - Profile type: Self-hosted agent - Environment: Your own computer / server; desktop app, CLI, and chat channels - Connections: Web, browser, and messaging channels - Setup: Install the desktop app or CLI, choose model access, and configure tools and gateway channels - Pricing model: Hermes Agent is free MIT software. The optional Nous Portal offers separate model and tool allowances. ## Operation & oversight Operational details for this profile have not yet been researched. ## Provider Nous Research develops Hermes Agent and provides its runtime under MIT. The optional Nous Portal bundles model access and hosted tools in separate plans. - Operator: Nous Research, Inc. - Organization: Company - Website: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ - Reviewed: 2026-10-09 - Repository: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent - GitHub-Stars: 252097 (2026-10-09) - License: MIT - Provider source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ - Provider source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent - Provider source: https://api.github.com/repos/NousResearch/hermes-agent ## Prices and included usage Pricing checked: 2026-10-09 Hermes Agent is free MIT software. The optional Nous Portal offers separate model and tool allowances. ### Hermes Agent USD 0 software license Self-hosting with your chosen model provider. Price source: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent ### Nous Portal Plus USD 20/month USD 22 monthly credit; rollover up to USD 10. Price source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ ### Nous Portal Super USD 100/month USD 110 monthly credit; rollover up to USD 50. Price source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ ### Nous Portal Ultra USD 200/month USD 220 monthly credit; rollover up to USD 100. Price source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ Self-hosting adds infrastructure and, where applicable, model costs. OpenAI's price list is one example of separately billed model access: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/pricing Pricing details: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ ## Key features ### Set up your own bots Bots receive their own roles, models, memories, and approved tools. Existing profiles can be copied as a starting point. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/bot-mode ### Bot groups and mentions Multiple bots can collaborate in group chats and communicate directly with one another. Address specialists by name. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/bot-mode ### Kanban for multiple agents A persistent task board manages responsibilities, dependencies, handoffs, and reviews. Tasks remain available beyond individual agent runs. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/kanban ### Create and reuse skills Recurring procedures are saved as Skills. Hermes can create and improve Skills while working; the Skills Hub offers additional templates. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Hooks and plugins Events such as tool calls or session changes can trigger configured hooks. Depending on the hook, logging, checks, or adjustments are possible. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/hooks ### Memory across sessions Saved memories and searches of earlier sessions help reuse prior knowledge. Profiles retain their own context. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Schedules and routines Recurring tasks can run on a schedule. Results can be delivered through configured communication channels. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Messaging, browser, and MCP Hermes provides messaging gateways, web tools, and MCP connections. Configuration and access credentials determine which services are available. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Choose models and runtime environments You select the model provider and execution environment. Running it yourself also includes maintaining access, runtime, and tool permissions. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Parallel subagents Isolated subagents handle parallel subtasks. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ### Real-time voice Voice mode supports the CLI, Telegram, Discord and Discord voice chat. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ ## Requirements and limits ### Kanban requires a running service Requirement: The gateway service distributes open tasks to agents. They remain pending unless the gateway is running. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/kanban ### Task board and tool permissions are separate Requirement: The desktop board displays tasks. Its Kanban tool must also be enabled for a chat agent to manage them. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/kanban ### Bot messages do not interrupt ongoing work Limitation: A message to a busy bot is queued and processed later. An acknowledgement does not mean the result is complete. Source: https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/bot-mode ## Example workflows ### Research with a bot team - Your input: Topic, source scope, and separate roles for research and review. - Possible result: A source report with Kanban tasks, handoffs, and open questions. - What to check: Open evidence; define responsibilities and approvals before execution. ### Prepare a weekly work report - Your input: Approved project files, a reporting skill, and a schedule. - Possible result: A recurring draft with changes and open tasks. - What to check: Review recency, recipients, and triggered actions. ## Context Kanban requires a running gateway and enabled tools. Busy bots process incoming messages later; model and hosting costs depend on configuration. Official documentation on installation, Bot Mode, Kanban and hooks reviewed again. Installation and capabilities depend on platform, model provider and tool configuration. ## Sources - https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/ - https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/ - https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/bot-mode - https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/kanban - https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/features/hooks - https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent - https://api.github.com/repos/NousResearch/hermes-agent [Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)