Public reading guide

Prepare a first self-hosted setup

Identify the service to host, then list what to test on your hardware.

For reading a deployment report with your own constraints in mind.

Before starting: Know the available machine and the intended use.

An ordered selection, not the complete catalogue. Articles are dated; full text remains at the source.

1. 1 / 2 · 2026-04-12

   Everything you wanted to know about Hermes Agent

   Hermes Agent is an open-source AI agent that orchestrates tools, the web and files while retaining what it learns across sessions. More than a chatbot, it is a complete framework with persistent memory, reusable skills and an integrated research pipeline.

   Look for: Which service do you actually need to run?

2. 2 / 2 · 2026-08-16

   Hermes Agent on a 2018 Mac mini: my full field report

   I repurposed a 2018 Mac mini as a Linux server for an always-on AI agent. Between the T2 chip and Ubuntu/macOS dual boot, this home-lab project raised challenges around private access, tech monitoring and automation. Here is the full technical field report.

   Look for: Which constraints from this Mac Mini report apply to your setup?

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