Hermes AgentWith support
Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent that uses tools to get work done. Voltti installs Hermes at your premises and provides support for the working environment.
Open-source Hermes. Independently supported by Voltti.
Beyond answersHermes at work
Basic chatSeparate conversation
Answers questions
- Returns text for you to act on
- Files and projects need to be shared or connected
- Context depends on the conversation and settings
- Saved context depends on product settings
- You work in the chat interface
- You act on the answer yourself
- Business software needs separate connections
A chat-only setup is useful for questions and drafts. Without connected tools, you carry out the next steps yourself. ChatGPT and Claude also offer agent features; compare actual configurations rather than product names alone.
AI agentConnected
Takes action
Does real work
Hermes reads files, runs commands, edits code, searches the web, and checks its results using the tools and permissions available to it.
Knows your projects
Hermes works with the projects and folders you make available. It can retrieve context without you having to repeat every detail.
Remembers decisions
Saved agreements, procedures, and decisions give Hermes useful context beyond the latest message. You can review and update that information.
Uses tools
Web search, scripts, and selected integrations. Hermes uses the tools available for a task within the access boundaries you set.
Works through familiar channels
Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and Buzz are examples of supported channels. Your team chooses a channel it already uses.
Reusable skills
Save a useful procedure as a skill so Hermes can follow it again. Review skills when tools or working agreements change.
Human review
We define approval gates for higher-risk actions. You decide which tasks may run automatically and where a person must approve the next step.
Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent with an MIT license, developed by Nous Research. Hermes works with 40+ built-in tools across seven terminal backends (official repository), saves useful procedures as skills, and works through supported team channels. People review its work.
| Capability | Basic chat | AI agent |
|---|---|---|
| Does real work | Returns text for you to act on | Yes — Hermes reads files, runs commands, edits code, searches the web, and checks its results using the tools and permissions available to it. |
| Knows your projects | Files and projects need to be shared or connected | Yes — Hermes works with the projects and folders you make available. It can retrieve context without you having to repeat every detail. |
| Remembers decisions | Context depends on the conversation and settings | Yes — Saved agreements, procedures, and decisions give Hermes useful context beyond the latest message. You can review and update that information. |
| Uses tools | Saved context depends on product settings | Yes — Web search, scripts, and selected integrations. Hermes uses the tools available for a task within the access boundaries you set. |
| Works through familiar channels | You work in the chat interface | Yes — Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and Buzz are examples of supported channels. Your team chooses a channel it already uses. |
| Reusable skills | You act on the answer yourself | Yes — Save a useful procedure as a skill so Hermes can follow it again. Review skills when tools or working agreements change. |
| Human review | Business software needs separate connections | Yes — We define approval gates for higher-risk actions. You decide which tasks may run automatically and where a person must approve the next step. |
What VolttiAdds
Installing Hermes is one part of the work. A business setup also needs project context, access controls, and a workflow the team can use. First read how a Hermes installation works in practice — then Voltti turns it into a fully supported working environment through its AI agent solution for businesses.
01
Installation and setup
Hermes runs on a system at your premises. Voltti installs it and configures the projects, knowledge sources, and access.
02
Support
Updates, monitoring, daily encrypted backups to a separate location in your network, and restore tests. Voltti supports the environment while your team uses it.
03
Selected integrations
Connect the systems the workflow needs and grant the minimum useful permissions. Add further access only when there is a reason.
At your premisesYour setup
Run Hermes Agent on hardware you already have or choose; a computer supplied by Voltti is an option. Use Hermes Desktop on your workstation, or work as a team through a supported channel such as Buzz, Telegram, Slack, or Discord. Channel and model data flows depend on your chosen setup.
AI AGENTHermes
Slack
Telegram
Discord
Buzz
What can your team do with Hermes?
01
Websites and content
Build pages, edit content, review code, and publish when authorized. People check the work afterward and make corrections.
CMSContent
Improve SEO with an AI agent02
Knowledge and documents
Find information, summarize it, and prepare context for decisions.
ResearchReporting
Retrieve marketing data with an AI agent03
Projects and development
Review projects, prepare changes, and deliver results for people to check.
CodeExecution
Explore use cases by department04
Recurring work
Automate recurring checks and follow-ups within an agreed workflow.
AutomationFollow-up
Spot recurring tasks to automateHow we get started
- 01
Introductory call
A short call about time-consuming work and whether Hermes is a good fit.
- 02
Choose a workflow
Choose one specific task that makes the pilot useful and manageable.
- 03
Install and configure
Install Hermes on the chosen system and configure projects and access.
- 04
Onboard and evaluate
Your team starts working with Hermes Agent. Then we review the results together and decide what to do next.
Questions about Hermes
01What is Hermes Agent?
Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent developed by Nous Research. Nous Research describes it as "the agent that grows with you." It reads files, runs commands, and edits code through connected tools with controlled access. You can use Hermes Desktop on a workstation or connect supported team channels such as Telegram, Slack, or Buzz. Voltti installs and supports the environment at your premises, with people reviewing the work. Read what Hermes Agent does and how it works.
02Is Hermes Agent the same as ChatGPT?
No. Hermes is a self-hosted, open-source agent whose tools, project access, and model provider you can configure. ChatGPT is a different product and also offers agent capabilities. The useful comparison is between the access, tools, data handling, and support in the setups you are considering, not simply chat versus action. Read the full comparison of Hermes, ChatGPT and Copilot.
03Does our data stay local?
The Hermes environment and its configuration run on a system at your premises. Project repositories can remain wherever you choose, such as GitHub or internal Git. If you use an external model, selected context is sent to that provider. We agree on the model and data flow during setup. Encrypted backups go to a separate location in your network, never to the node itself.
04Which platforms does Hermes support?
Supported channels include Telegram, Slack, Discord, WhatsApp, and Buzz. You can also use Hermes Desktop on your own workstation. Your team chooses the channels it already uses; Voltti configures the connections and access permissions during installation. Read how to use Hermes with a team through channels.
05What if the hardware fails?
The agreed support setup includes daily encrypted backups to a separate location in your network and periodic restore tests. If hardware fails, those backups can be used to restore the environment on a replacement system. More about backups, recovery and security.
06What does a Hermes environment cost?
Every quote consists of 3 parts: one-time installation, support, and your own model usage. Installation and pilot costs depend on hardware, onboarding, and integrations. Support is based on a custom quote. You pay model usage, including API costs, through your own provider account. We explain those costs during the introductory call. Read more about the cost categories of an AI agent and how the pilot runs from introductory call to evaluation.
Read more
Install Hermes: desktop app or terminal
Install Hermes Desktop without terminal experience, or follow the terminal instructions with commands you can copy and paste. Choose the route that fits you.
Hermes for teams: work in the right project
Hermes connects your team's channels to projects, knowledge, and tools. Learn how to work in a shared project through a channel your team already uses.
Hermes vs ChatGPT and Copilot: which should you choose?
Compare Hermes, ChatGPT, and Copilot on files, memory, and integrations. Use the table and decision tree to choose what fits your role and workflow.
Hermes Agent explained: what it does and 6 use cases
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