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Build a free team of AI agents on Hermes Agent powered by OpenCode

Launch autonomous open-source agents - no payments or subscriptions

  1. 1.Install Node.js (version 18 or later) from the official website if it's not already installed. Verify with the command node -v in your terminal.

    Hermes Agent won't run without Node.js.

    Node.js ↗
  2. 2.Clone or download the Hermes Agent repository from GitHub and install dependencies by running npm install in the project folder.

    If you're not familiar with git, click the Code button, then Download ZIP, and extract it.

    GitHub ↗About this tool
  3. 3.Get a free OpenCode API key from their developer dashboard and paste it into the .env file of your Hermes project as the variable OPENCODE_API_KEY.

    Never publish your key in public repositories - it gives access to your account.

    OpenCode ↗About this tool
  4. 4.Run npx hermes init to create the agent team configuration. Choose the number of agents and their roles (researcher, coder, reviewer).

    Start with 2-3 agents - that's enough for most tasks.

    Hermes Agent ↗
  5. 5.Describe the task for the team to solve, then launch execution with npx hermes run.
    Hermes Agent ↗
    Prompt
    Build a market research report on [your industry] in [your region]. Researcher: gather data on top 5 competitors, their pricing and features. Coder: create a comparison table in markdown. Reviewer: fact-check and format the final report. Deliver as a single .md file.
    What this prompt doesThe English prompt describes the task for the team: Researcher gathers data on five competitors in the chosen industry and region, Coder builds a comparison table in markdown, Reviewer fact-checks and finalizes formatting. Replace [your industry] and [your region] with your own values.
  6. 6.Wait for the agents to finish - the result will be saved in the output folder. Check the file and edit manually if needed.

    Each agent's logs are saved separately, so you can trace who did what.

    Hermes Agent ↗
💰 What it costs to followprices as of 2026-08
  • freeNode.jsCompletely free to install and use.
  • freeHermes AgentOpen-source project on GitHub, free for any use.
  • freeOpenCodeOpen model/platform; check the current free-tier limits on their website.
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