// Hermes Agent
Hermes Agent
Self-Hosted AI Agent / Multi-Platform Automation / Open Source Deployment
One-liner summary: An open-source AI agent by Nous Research that I deployed and configured on a VPS -- handles cross-platform messaging, automated cron tasks, persistent memory, and skill-based automation across Telegram, Discord, and the CLI.
What It Is
Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent framework by Nous Research. I set it up on a DigitalOcean VPS, connected it to Telegram and Discord, configured the cron scheduling and memory systems, and built a library of custom skills that automate daily development workflows.
Features
- Cross-platform messaging (Telegram, Discord, CLI) from a single gateway
- Persistent memory system with cross-session recall
- Autonomous skill creation and self-improvement
- Natural language cron scheduling for automations
- Subagent delegation for parallel workstreams
- 40+ built-in tools (web search, browser automation, image gen, etc.)
- Multi-model support via OpenRouter (200+ models)
What I Did
Deployment:
- Deployed Hermes Agent on a DigitalOcean VPS
- Set up the gateway daemon for 24/7 operation
- Managed process lifecycle and env configuration
Platform Integration:
- Connected Telegram bot (@hermesozc_bot) and Discord
- Configured cross-platform delivery routing for scheduled tasks
- Wired up webhook subscriptions for event-driven agent runs
Configuration & Workflow:
- Authored custom skills for recurring tasks (code review, architecture diagrams, cron reports)
- Maintained the persistent memory and skill library
- Configured cron schedules for daily logs, reports, and vault automation
- Set up tool permissions and model routing