Windows (Native) Guide
Windows (Native) Guide
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Windows (Native) Guide as part of getting started with Hermes correctly. 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 install, Desktop installer (alternative), Dependency bootstrap (depensure), then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Windows (Native) Guide 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.
- Gateway
- The process that connects Hermes to channels such as Telegram or Discord and routes messages.
Run Hermes Agent natively on Windows 10 / 11 — install, feature matrix, UTF-8 console, Git Bash, gateway as a Scheduled Task, editor handling, PATH, uninstall, and common pitfalls
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Quick install
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Desktop installer (alternative)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Dependency bootstrap (depensure)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04What the installer actually does
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Feature matrix
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06How Hermes runs shell commands on Windows
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07UTF-8 console on Windows
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08The editor (Ctrl-X Ctrl-E, /edit)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Ctrl+Enter for newline in the CLI
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Running the gateway at Windows login
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
iex (irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/main/scripts/install.ps1)& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/main/scripts/install.ps1))) -NoVenv -SkipSetup -Branch main# In $PROFILE
$env:EDITOR = "code --wait"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.