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Practical guides and answers about AI agents, local AI and Hermes for businesses, based on hands-on implementation experience.
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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
Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent from Nous Research. Learn what it does, how it works, and which 6 use cases make sense for businesses.
How we built Sisu on a Raspberry Pi 5 with Hermes and Home Assistant
See how Sisu combines Hermes, Home Assistant, and local device APIs on a Raspberry Pi 5 for practical control through chat.
When do you need a Linux computer for an AI agent
See when Hermes on your own computer is enough and when a managed Linux computer is a better fit for your team and recurring tasks.
What happens to your AI environment if hardware fails?
Hardware fails. Learn how Voltti handles backups and recovery tests, and what you can do to prepare your AI environment for a hardware failure.
Running AI locally: what computer do you really need?
What computer do you need for local AI? Compare models, RAM, unified memory, NVMe offload, and hardware prices. Start with your tasks and model choice.
What stays local in a hybrid AI setup?
In a hybrid AI setup, the environment runs locally while language processing can use an external provider. See exactly what stays with you and what leaves.
AI and business data: a practical safety checklist
Seven checks for safer AI use in your business: selected access, minimum permissions, backups, and human oversight. Review your setup before connecting data.
Local AI vs. cloud AI: which fits your business?
Local AI runs on your hardware; cloud AI runs through a provider. A hybrid setup suits most businesses. Compare the options and make an informed choice.
Automating quotes with an AI agent: how it works
How an AI agent prepares quotes: read requests, retrieve CRM data, draft proposals, and track follow-ups, with human checks on pricing and terms.