AI agentOn your team
Put an AI agent to work on your projects. Hermes uses connected tools to complete tasks, with the access you grant and people reviewing the results.
Open-source Hermes. Independently supported by Voltti.
Beyond the chatWork gets done
Cloud chatSeparate conversation
Answers questions
- Returns text for you to act on
- File access requires uploads or connections
- Context depends on the conversation and settings
- You work in the chat interface
This comparison covers a chat-only setup without connected tools. ChatGPT also offers agent features; its capabilities depend on the product and configuration.
Hermes AgentConnected
Takes action
Does real work
Reads files, runs scripts, and edits code through a task, then checks the result.
Knows your projects
Works with the projects and folders you make available. Retrieves context so you do not have to explain it all again.
Uses your tools
Web search, scripts, and selected integrations, within the permissions you set.
Works through your channels
Use Hermes Desktop yourself, or work as a team through a supported channel you already use, such as Telegram, Slack, Discord, or WhatsApp.
An open-source AI agent developed by Nous Research. Hermes carries out tasks using the tools and supported channels you connect, with people reviewing its work.
What youGet
An AI agent needs a well-configured working environment. Voltti sets up the projects, access, and workflow around the task you want to complete.
01
Less repetitive work
Prepare or carry out recurring tasks using saved procedures instead of explaining the same steps each time.
02
Knowledge within reach
Find and summarize business information so your team has the context it needs to make decisions.
03
A working environment
Bring the relevant projects, documents, and tools into an environment Hermes can work with.
What your team can do
01
Websites and content
Build pages, edit content, and review code, with people checking the work.
CMSContent
02
Knowledge and documents
Find information, summarize it, and prepare it for the next step.
ResearchReports
03
Projects and development
Review projects, prepare changes, and deliver work for review.
CodeExecution
04
Recurring work
Checks and follow-ups that come back every week.
Automation
How we get started
- 01
Introductory call
A short call to discuss time-consuming work and whether Hermes fits the task.
- 02
Choose a workflow
Together, choose one specific task that makes the pilot useful.
- 03
Install
Install Hermes on the chosen system and configure projects and access.
- 04
Get the team started
Help the team get started, review the results, and decide what comes next.
Questions and answers
01What does an AI agent for business cost?
Installation and pilot costs depend on the hardware, onboarding, and integrations you need. Support is based on a custom quote. You pay model usage through your own provider account. We explain the costs during the introductory call.
02How long does a pilot take?
Usually two to four weeks from the first conversation to evaluation, depending on the workflow and your team's availability.
03Do employees need technical skills?
No. If you work alone, you can use Hermes Desktop on your workstation. Teams can work through a supported channel they already use, such as Telegram, Slack, Discord, or Buzz. Voltti provides onboarding and explains the workflow.
04Which software can you connect?
We select integrations around your use case and give them only the permissions they need. Examples include a CRM, CMS, project management software, or document sources.
05Can we start small?
Yes. We recommend starting with one person, one workflow, and Hermes Desktop on a workstation. As more people join, your team can work with Hermes through a supported channel you already use.
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