Run Hermes Agent FREE With This NEW Model 🤯

Main message

The video shows how to run Hermes Agent for free using newly available free model integrations. It also explains how to switch models to avoid hitting usage/token limits so the agent can keep working 24/7.

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Free models featured (for Hermes Agent)

1) Qwen 3.6 Plus (free via News Portal)

Setup inside Hermes

1. Open Hermes setup in the terminal.
2. Switch to News Portal.
3. Select the free plan/model.
4. Connect in Hermes.
5. Choose Qwen 3.6 Plus as the model.

Key claims/features

• ~1 million token context window (for very large documents/books)
• Multilingual
• Strong analysis, structured thinking, writing, and coding
• Fast responses suitable for agent workflows

Testing/validation

• Included a quick test prompt and an example research task (e.g., “research top 10 competitors…”).

Limitation mentioned

• May hit token/request limits on News Portal (not unlimited).

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2) Owl Alpha (free via Open Router)

Used as a fallback when Qwen hits limits.

Setup inside Hermes

1. Run Hermes setup.
2. Select Open Router.
3. Choose Owl Alpha.
4. Restart the gateway.

Key claims/features

• ~1 million token context window
• Claimed to be ranked #17 in the world (per the speaker)
• Hermes described as the #1 app used with Owl Alpha

Privacy caution

The UI warns: “prompts and completions may be logged by the provider” The speaker advises not using free models if you’re uncomfortable with logging.

Testing/validation

• Included a brief “test it works” confirmation.

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Step-by-step workflow (high-level)

• Install Hermes if needed (via GitHub), then:
  1. Run Hermes setup in the terminal.
  2. Connect News Portal → choose free → select Qwen 3.6 Plus → confirm Hermes connects.
  3. Test running Hermes with Qwen.
  4. If you hit token limits, switch to Owl Alpha via Open Router and restart Hermes/gateway.
  5. The video emphasizes that once configured, the “next time” Hermes can use the selected free model automatically until limits trigger.

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Training/community promotion (tools/guides mentioned)

The speaker promotes additional learning resources:

• A full guide video + step-by-step guide for setting up Owl Alpha with Hermes, including:
  • 100 test prompts
  • a 30-day implementation plan
  • a roadmap
• Training in AI Profit Boardroom, including:
  • using the desktop app with Hermes
  • adding better memory
  • computer use agents
  • agent workspace
• Community support features:
  • ~3,000 members
  • daily member Q&A videos
  • requests for free automations
  • weekly coaching calls
  • classroom/training content
  • local meetup/map feature

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Android / mobile usage notes (Q&A highlights)

• Hermes can be used on Android (either directly or via integrations like Telegram/WhatsApp).
• Hermes workspace is described as a free extension and works on iPhone and Android.
• Rate limiting
  • The speaker reports no issues with rate limits on Open Router so far.
  • News Portal seems to have more restrictive limits.

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Key analysis/tips emphasized

• The practical strategy is to keep the agent running by switching models when one provider/model hits:
  • token limits
  • usage ceilings (prompt/completion constraints)
• Privacy note: free providers may log prompts/completions, so users should consider that risk.

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Main speakers / sources

• Speaker/host: Julian (referenced in prompts and later called out as “Julian”)
• Primary software/service sources mentioned:
  • Hermes Agent
  • News Portal (free model access for Qwen 3.6 Plus)
  • Open Router (integration for Owl Alpha)
  • GitHub (for Hermes installation)
  • AI Profit Boardroom (community/training resources)