Subscription Proxy
Subscription Proxy
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Subscription Proxy 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 Quick Start, 1. Log into your provider (one-time), 2. Start the proxy, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Complete installation and one successful task before adding new capabilities.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Subscription Proxy 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.
Use your Nous Portal subscription (or other OAuth provider) as an OpenAI-compatible endpoint for external apps
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Quick Start
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 021. Log into your provider (one-time)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 032. Start the proxy
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 043. Point your app at it
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Available providers
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Check status
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Allowed paths
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Configuring OpenViking to use Portal
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Configuring Karakeep (or any bookmark/summarizer app)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Exposing on LAN
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
hermes portalhermes proxy startStarting Hermes proxy for Nous Portal
Listening on: http://127.0.0.1:8645/v1
Forwarding to: (resolved per-request from your subscription)
Use any bearer token in the client — the proxy attaches your real credential.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.