Quick Start: Hermes Agent in 5 Minutes
Get Hermes running with the absolute minimum steps.
1. Install (one line)
curl -fsSL https://get.hermes-agent.ai | bash
2. Configure
hermes setup
- Pick your provider (OpenRouter recommended)
- Enter API key
- Choose default model (e.g.,
deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash-0731) - Enable Telegram/Discord if needed
3. Test
hermes chat -Q -q \"Hello!\"
4. Start Gateway (for bots)
hermes gateway install
hermes gateway start
That’s it! You’re ready to chat.