FAQ & Troubleshooting
FAQ & حل المشكلات
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains FAQ & Troubleshooting as part of extending Hermes and connecting external tools. 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 Frequently Asked Questions, What LLM providers work with Hermes?, Does it work on Windows/Android/Termux/my plataform??, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Complete installation and one successful task before adding new capabilities.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand FAQ & Troubleshooting 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.
- Session & memory
- A session holds conversation context, while memory keeps selected facts that should persist.
- Skill
- An instruction bundle that teaches Hermes a repeatable workflow without necessarily adding an external service.
Frequently asked questions and solutions to common issues with Hermes Agent
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Frequently Asked Questions
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02What LLM providers work with Hermes?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Does it work on Windows/Android/Termux/my plataform??
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04I run Hermes in WSL2. What's the best way to control my normal Windows Chrome?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Is my data sent anywhere?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Can I use it offline / with local models?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07How much does it cost?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Can multiple people use one instance?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09What's the difference between memory and skills?
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Can I use it in my own Python project?
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes model
# Select: Custom endpoint (enter URL manually)
# API base URL: http://localhost:11434/v1
# API key: ollama
# Model name: qwen3.5:27b
# Context length: 64000 ← Hermes minimum; set this to match your server's actual context windowmodel:
default: qwen3.5:27b
provider: custom
base_url: http://localhost:11434/v1See the [Python Library guide](../user-guide/features/code-execution.md) for full API usage.
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## Troubleshooting
### Installation Issues
#### `hermes: command not found` after installation
**Cause:** Your shell hasn't reloaded the updated PATH.
**Solution:**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.