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Hermes Agent Hands-On Guide
Master the self-improving AI agent by NousResearch from scratch — covering installation, the Skills system, Memory, multi-model switching, and messaging gateway integration.
Start Learning Curriculum
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Meet Hermes Agent: Architecture Overview & Quick Install
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Model Switching & Provider Configuration
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Deep Dive into Skills: Self-Evolving Agent Capabilities
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Memory & User Profiling: Persistent Context Across Sessions
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Messaging Gateway: Chat via Telegram, Discord & More
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MCP Tool Ecosystem: Bridging the External World
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Cron Scheduling & Automated Task Orchestration
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Context Files & Workspace Awareness
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Multi-Turn Conversations & Complex Task Decomposition
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Security Model & Permission Controls
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Custom Personas: Building Domain-Specific Agents
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Agent Collaboration: Multi-Agent Communication
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Knowledge Base: RAG & Document Management
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Code Generation & Scaffolding in Practice
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Agent-Driven DevOps: Deployment Automation
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Performance Tuning & Token Economics
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Logging System & Observability Practices
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Production Deployment: VPS to GPU Clusters
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Ecosystem & Marketplace Contribution Guide
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