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Everything we've published on hermes across guides, agents, hardware reviews and glossary entries: 12 entries in total.

Guides (3)

  • 5 best OpenClaw alternatives in 2026, comparedAI Agents · 2026-10-18

    Hermes Agent, Nanobot, NanoClaw, IronClaw and ZeroClaw compared on setup, security model, model support and cost: which OpenClaw alternative fits your threat model.

  • How to migrate from OpenClaw to Hermes Agent: step-by-stepAI Agents · 2026-10-18

    Migrate from OpenClaw to Hermes Agent with hermes claw migrate: preview, import, what gets archived, where commands run, re-pairing, retiring OpenClaw.

  • Self-hosted AI agents in 2026: the complete landscape reportAI Agents · 2026-10-27

    Comprehensive landscape report on self-hosted AI agents in 2026: ecosystem map, vendor analysis, security posture, hosting economics, model integrations and the regulatory environment. Covers OpenClaw, Hermes, Nanobot, NanoClaw, IronClaw, ZeroClaw, Moltworker and the wider category.

Agents (2)

  • Hermes Agent

    Agent from Nous Research (MIT, Python). Runs shell commands on the host by default, with an approval step for dangerous ones; Docker and cloud sandboxes are options. Works with many LLM providers.

  • NitroClaw

    Managed assistant built on OpenClaw, in Telegram and Discord: $20 a month self-serve, or $100 with setup and a monthly call. AI credits included.

Hardware (6)

  • Raspberry Pi 5

    Raspberry Pi 5 for self-hosted AI: four Cortex-A76 cores, 1 to 16 GB of LPDDR4X. Hosts Hermes Agent (no browser tool) or Nanobot; local models up to about 3B.

  • Intel NUC 13 and Geekom IT13

    Intel NUC 13 and Geekom IT13: 13th-gen Intel Core mini PCs with 16 to 64 GB of RAM, room for Hermes Agent with browser automation and a 7B model beside it.

  • Framework Laptop 13 / 16

    Repairable, modular laptop with strong Linux support. The right choice if you want a portable agent host that doubles as a daily driver.

  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q (used)

    Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q, used: a €150-250 Ryzen mini PC with 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe slot, enough for Hermes Agent with the browser tool.

  • Dell OptiPlex 3070 / 5070 Micro (used)

    €100-180 used Intel mini PC. 8th gen i5, 8-16 GB RAM, NVMe. The cheapest credible mini PC for self-hosted AI.

  • Geekom Mini Air 12

    Sub-€300 fanless Intel N100 mini PC with 16 GB RAM. The silent always-on tier.

Glossary (1)

  • Hermes Agent :Open-source (MIT) AI agent from Nous Research. Multi-LLM; runs commands on the host behind approvals unless you choose a sandbox backend.