Atlas / Open source
Hermes Agent
by Nous Research
Where you can use it
Runs on your own hardware anywhere.
- Cheapest way in
- FreeMIT licensed. You pay for the model and server you use.
- What it can touch
- How it asks before acting
- Depends on your configuration.
- Watch out for
- You run and secure the server yourself. All data stays on your machine.
What it can do
The number in each ring counts how many of the ten capabilities have a sourced yes. It is a count, not a score: the rest are partly, no or not yet clear.
- Works in your accounts
- UnclearNo source yet
- Uses a browser or computer
- UnclearNo source yet
- Works while you're away
- YesAutonomous, keeps runningPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
- Lives in chat apps
- YesTelegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsAppPer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
- Makes phone calls
- UnclearNo source yet
- Can pay for things
- UnclearNo source yet
- Asks before sending or paying
- UnclearNo source yet
- Works in German
- UnclearNo source yet
- Data can stay in the EU
- YesAll data stays on your machinePer the maker, 19 Oct 2026
- Runs on your own hardware
- YesLinux, macOS, WSL2Per the maker, 19 Oct 2026
Who is behind it
Follow the people who build it. Each role and account is linked to a source.
- Hermes AgentOfficial account@NousResearch
- TekniumCo-founder, Nous Research@Teknium
- Jeffrey QuesnelleCo-founder and CTO, Nous Research@theemozilla
Sources: Role, Teknium, Account @Teknium, Role, Jeffrey Quesnelle, Account @theemozilla, Official account @NousResearch
Money and team
Latest round and team size where the maker or reputable press names a number. Big tech makers do not report figures for a single product.
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Changes
- New
Nous Research closed a $90 million Series B at a $1.5 billion valuation and launched Hermes for business users. Hermes Agent entry
Sources
Last checked 19 Oct 2026. We have not tested this agent hands-on unless a page says so.
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