Actual Setup — Set up Actual Computer (actual.inc) inference in Hermes
Actual Setup — Set up Actual Computer (actual.inc) inference in Hermes
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Actual Setup — Set up Actual Computer (actual.inc) inference in Hermes as part of Hermes internals and extension points. 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 Skill metadata, Reference: full SKILL.md, When to Use, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
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A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Actual Setup — Set up Actual Computer (actual.inc) inference in Hermes 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.
- Skill
- An instruction bundle that teaches Hermes a repeatable workflow without necessarily adding an external service.
Set up Actual Computer (actual.inc) inference in Hermes
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Skill metadata
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Reference: full SKILL.md
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03When to Use
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- 04Prerequisites
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- 05How to Run
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- 06Relay / API mode
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- 07Local mode
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- 08Quick Reference
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- 09Pitfalls
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- 10Verification
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
curl -s https://api.actual.inc/v1/models -H "Authorization: Bearer $ACTUAL_API_KEY"hermes config set model.provider actual
hermes config set model.default "MODEL_ID_FROM_DISCOVERY"hermes chat -Q -q "Reply with exactly: ACTUAL_OK" --provider actual -m MODEL_IDRead 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.