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Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat)

Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat)

Intermediate9 minutes3 questions2026-08-09
The idea in one minute

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

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, open the source, choose one section, and write an expected result before changing configuration.

For specialists

For advanced readers, inspect How it works, Supported file extensions, Encouraging the agent to produce artifacts, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.

What do you need first?

Complete installation and one successful task before adding new capabilities.

What will you know?

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.
Lesson terms

Short definitions before the details.

MCP
A standard way to expose external tools, resources, and services to an agent.
Official page description

How the agent ships generated charts, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other files as native attachments in messaging platforms.

Topic map

What does the source say, and in what order?

  1. 01
    How it works

    Start here to understand the core idea or structure.

  2. 02
    Supported file extensions

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

  3. 03
    Encouraging the agent to produce artifacts

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

  4. 04
    Kanban: artifacts ride completion notifications

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

  5. 05
    Connecting more services with MCP

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

  6. 06
    Comparison to Perplexity Computer in Slack

    Finish here to verify the result and special cases.

Try it now

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.

Knowledge check

Three decisions before completion.

1. What is the source of truth when “Deliverable Mode (Artifacts in Chat)” 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?