Hermes Agent
An open-source agent made by Nous Research.
The fuller definition
Hermes Agent is Nous Research's agent software for carrying out tasks with models, tools, and persistent context. Its documentation describes workflows involving memory and reusable skills.
- Agent software
Hermes Agent
- Model
Configured reasoning and generation
- Tools and memory
Available actions and context
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A configured agent uses available tools and saved task context to continue an authorized project.
The distinction that matters
Do not confuse the agent software with models that also use the Hermes name. Its access and behavior depend on the actual setup.
Related terms
AI agent
An AI system that takes steps to do a task. It may choose tools, search, or work with files. Its access should have clear limits.
Agents & automationSkill
A reusable pack of instructions, files, or code for an AI task. It can guide work but does not guarantee a good result.
Prompting & contextMemory
A feature that saves facts between conversations so you do not have to repeat them. It is a saved note, not the model learning.
Where it is taught
Choose an AI tool around the work productSource and further reading
Nous Research · Hermes AgentThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.