Agent101
Hermes Agent101
Master Hermes Agent step by step
Day 1: What Hermes Agent Actually Is
Understand Hermes Agent as an agent runtime, not another chatbot: tools, memory, skills, gateways, and proactive work.
Day 2: Install Hermes Agent and Run the First Task
Set up a narrow local path, confirm your model credentials, and complete one verified task before adding complexity.
Day 3: CLI, Tools, and Sandbox Discipline
Learn how Hermes Agent moves from instruction to action while keeping file edits, commands, and permissions auditable.
Day 4: Memory and Context That Stay Useful
Separate durable memory from temporary context so Hermes Agent gets more useful without accumulating noise.
Day 5: Skills, MCP, and Reusable Capabilities
Turn repeated instructions into named skills and connect external capabilities without overloading the base prompt.
Day 6: Gateway, Cron, and Proactive Workflows
Move beyond local chat by receiving external messages, scheduling recurring checks, and returning useful results.
Day 7: Architecture and Production Checklist
Review the full Hermes Agent system and use a practical checklist before trusting it with production workflows.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 1 - Mental Model and Setup
Build the right mental model for Hermes Agent, prepare a clean workspace, and complete a first controlled session.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 2 - Tools, Files, and Verification
Learn how to let Hermes Agent inspect files, make small edits, and verify results without losing control of the workflow.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 3 - Prompts That Produce Reliable Work
Write task prompts that give Hermes Agent enough context, boundaries, and success criteria to finish real work.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 4 - Memory, Skills, and Reuse
Separate durable memory from reusable skills so Hermes Agent becomes more consistent without collecting noise.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 5 - MCP, Gateway, and External Systems
Connect Hermes Agent to external context carefully, using MCP and gateway patterns only where they make the workflow better.
Hermes Agent 6-Hour Crash Course: Hour 6 - Production Workflow Checklist
Turn the crash course into an operating checklist for safe, repeatable Hermes Agent workflows in real projects.