Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat)
Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat)
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat) 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, open the source, choose one section, and write an expected result before changing configuration.
For advanced readers, inspect How it works, Supported file extensions, Encouraging the agent to produce artifacts, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Complete installation and one successful task before adding new capabilities.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat) without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Write one sentence describing what should change after applying this topic.
Short definitions before the details.
- MCP
- A standard way to expose external tools, resources, and services to an agent.
How the agent ships generated charts, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other files as native attachments in messaging platforms.
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01How it works
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Supported file extensions
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Encouraging the agent to produce artifacts
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Kanban: artifacts ride completion notifications
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Connecting more services with MCP
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Comparison to Perplexity Computer in Slack
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Write one sentence describing what should change after applying this topic.
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.