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Run Nemotron 3 Ultra free in Hermes Agent

Run Nemotron 3 Ultra free in Hermes Agent

Beginner8 minutes3 questions2026-08-09
The idea in one minute

Start with meaning, then move to detail.

This lesson explains Run Nemotron 3 Ultra free in Hermes Agent 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

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 hands-on use

For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.

For specialists

For advanced readers, inspect Option A — Desktop app (recommended), 1. Download and install, 2. Connect Nous Portal, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.

What do you need first?

No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.

What will you know?

A clear outcome before you read.

  • Understand Run Nemotron 3 Ultra free in Hermes Agent 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.
Lesson terms

Short definitions before the details.

Provider
The service that runs or provides access and authentication to a model.
Official page description

Try NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra on Nous Portal — free June 4–18 — with day 0 support in Hermes Agent

Topic map

What does the source say, and in what order?

  1. 01
    Option A — Desktop app (recommended)

    Start here to understand the core idea or structure.

  2. 02
    1. Download and install

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  3. 03
    2. Connect Nous Portal

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  4. 04
    3. Pick the free Nemotron 3 Ultra model

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  5. 05
    4. Start chatting

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  6. 06
    Option B — Command line

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  7. 07
    1. Install Hermes Agent

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  8. 08
    2. Run Quick Setup

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  9. 09
    3. Create a Nous Portal account

    Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.

  10. 10
    4. Connect your account

    Finish here to verify the result and special cases.

Examples from the official page

Copy only after you understand the effect.

nvidia/nemotron-3-ultra:free
curl -fsSL https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.sh | bash
iex (irm https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/install.ps1)
Try it now

Read 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.

Knowledge check

Three decisions before completion.

1. What is the source of truth when “Run Nemotron 3 Ultra free in Hermes Agent” changes?
2. What is the best way to apply this lesson?
3. What should happen before a step can modify files or an external account?