Python
Hermes Agent
An agent that keeps what it learns from you
by NousResearch · MIT
AI agent frameworkAutonomous agent (Python)MITRuns locallyPythonIntermediate
From the README
Install
curl -fsSL https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.sh | bash
- Windows Defender: Run PowerShell as Admin → Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\hermes\bin"
- Bitdefender: Add an exception in the Bitdefender console (Protection > Antivirus > Settings > Manage Exceptions)
- Whitelist the folder, not the file hash — Hermes updates uv and the hash changes every version
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What is Hermes Agent?
Hermes Agent from Nous Research is an autonomous agent built to accumulate context over time rather than start from zero at each session, so its usefulness compounds with use.
Why people choose Hermes Agent
- Carries context forward between sessions
- MIT licence with no usage restriction
- Backed by a research lab with a track record on open weights
Hermes Agent at a glance
| Category | AI agent framework |
| Type | Autonomous agent (Python) |
| License | MIT |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Best for | developers building an agent meant to be lived with, not called once |
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FAQ
Is Hermes Agent free?
Hermes Agent is free and open-source (MIT license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run Hermes Agent locally?
Yes. Hermes Agent is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
What is the best alternative to Hermes Agent?
Popular open-source alternatives include LoopX, CrewAI, Paperclip. See the comparisons above to choose.
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