Agent Setup Guide by JoeyBaggaBots
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Fit
Host
OS
Agents
Access
Finish

What kind of agent setup do you need?

Answer one question and we’ll point you in the right direction.

You can change your selection later. The recommendation updates as you answer.
What’s next A quick look at the setup journey ahead.

Fit

Choose the right setup based on complexity, tolerance for tinkering, and experience.

Host

Choose a secondary device at home, a locked-down VPS, or a cautious local trial.

OS

Check whether the host is macOS, Linux, Windows with WSL2, or native Windows.

Agents

Decide whether one helper is enough or multiple specialized agents are worth the complexity.

Access

Use Tailscale, key-based SSH, least privilege, and a credential path they understand.

Finish

Save credentials safely, pin versions if needed, and keep a recovery note.

Your recommended install path

Ready to install Hermes

Start with the official install guide, then work through the security notes below before adding personal data or broader access.

  • Host Secondary computer
  • Platform macOS
  • Credentials OpenAI subscription
This is the next tab to open when they are ready to start installing. Open Hermes install guide

Follow @JoeyBaggaBots for real-world setup notes and updates.

Best fit

Where to run it

Platform note

Credential guidance

Cost guidance

Security baseline

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