Quickstart
البداية السريعة
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Quickstart as part of getting started with Hermes correctly. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect Prefer to watch?, Who this is for, The fastest path, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Quickstart without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Short definitions before the details.
- Provider
- The service that runs or provides access and authentication to a model.
Your first conversation with Hermes Agent — from install to chatting in under 5 minutes
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Prefer to watch?
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Who this is for
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03The fastest path
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 041. Install Hermes Agent
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05With the Hermes Desktop installer on macOS or Windows (recommended)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Without Hermes Desktop:
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Linux / macOS / WSL2 / Android (Termux)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Windows (native)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 092. Choose a Provider
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10How settings are stored
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
curl -fsSL https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.sh | bashiex (irm https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.ps1)source ~/.bashrc # or source ~/.zshrcRead the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.