Learning Path

Choose the path that matches your goals. Each stage builds on the previous one — skip ahead if you’re already comfortable.

🚀 Stage 1: Beginner — Get Running (Days 1–3)

Goal: Have Hermes Agent installed, configured, and chatting with your preferred LLM.

#	Task	Why It Matters
1	What is Hermes Agent?	Understand the self-evolving loop and core architecture
2	Quick Start	Install, configure your LLM, and send your first message
3	Install on Linux	Set up a clean environment with proper dependencies
4	Model Setup	Choose and configure the best LLM for your use case and budget
5	Try slash commands and multi-line input	Learn the interactive controls you’ll use daily

Checkpoint: You can run hermes chat, send messages, switch models with /model, and interrupt the agent with Ctrl+C.

📗 Stage 2: Intermediate — Core Features (Weeks 1–2)

Goal: Use skills, memory, and tools effectively in daily workflows.

#	Task	Why It Matters
1	Skills System	Understand how skills auto-generate and how to manage them
2	Memory System	Learn how persistent memory works across sessions
3	Built-in Tools	Explore the 47+ tools — file ops, terminal, browser, search
4	Tips & Tricks	Write better prompts and get more from your agent
5	Cost Optimization	Reduce token usage without losing quality

Checkpoint: Your agent remembers you between sessions, has auto-generated skills from your workflows, and you know how to keep costs under control.

📘 Stage 3: Advanced — Integrations & Automation (Weeks 3–4)

Goal: Connect Hermes Agent to your platforms and automate recurring tasks.

#	Task	Why It Matters
1	Connect to Telegram	Access your agent from anywhere on mobile
2	Connect to WeChat	WeChat integration for China-based workflows
3	Cron Jobs	Schedule tasks: morning briefings, email summaries, reports
4	Sub-Agents	Run parallel tasks with independent worker agents
5	MCP Protocol	Connect external tools via Model Context Protocol

Checkpoint: Your agent lives on a messaging platform, runs scheduled tasks, and can delegate to sub-agents.

🏆 Stage 4: Expert — Build & Contribute (Ongoing)

Goal: Create custom skills, optimize deployments, and contribute back.

#	Task	Why It Matters
1	Skill Creator	Write and publish your own skills
2	ACP Integration	Agent-to-agent communication protocol
3	Browser Automation	Full web automation with headless browser
4	Security	Harden your deployment for production
5	Contribute	Give back to the open-source community

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Paths by Role

Not everyone needs the same things. Here are recommended sequences based on what you’re trying to do.

👨‍💻 For Developers

You want to integrate Hermes Agent into your dev workflow.

Quick Start → Model Setup → Built-in Tools → Skills System → Sub-Agents → MCP Protocol

Focus on: file operations, terminal tool, code generation skills, and sub-agents for parallel code review.

📱 For Daily Users

You want a personal AI assistant on your favorite messaging app.

Quick Start → Model Setup → Telegram/WeChat → Memory System → Tips & Tricks → Cron Jobs

Focus on: platform setup, memory personalization, and scheduled tasks (morning briefings, email summaries).

🔧 For DevOps / SRE

You want to deploy and manage Hermes Agent at scale.

Linux Install → Docker Deploy → Advanced Config → Security → Monitoring → Cron Jobs

Focus on: container orchestration, secrets management, health checks, and automated maintenance.

🎨 For Content Creators

You want AI-powered writing, research, and publishing workflows.

Quick Start → Model Setup → Built-in Tools → Browser Automation → Skills System → Cron Jobs

Focus on: web search, browser automation for research, writing skills, and scheduled content generation.

🏢 For Enterprise Teams

You want secure, multi-user deployments with access controls.

Linux Install → Docker Deploy → Security → Advanced Config → ACP Integration → Monitoring

Focus on: RBAC, audit logs, MCP for internal tools, and ACP for multi-agent coordination.

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Time Estimates

Stage	Time Investment	What You Get
Beginner	2–3 hours	A working agent that responds to your prompts
Intermediate	1–2 weeks	A personalized assistant that remembers and learns
Advanced	2–3 weeks	A multi-platform, automated AI worker
Expert	Ongoing	Custom skills, community contributions, production deployments

💡 Tip: You don’t need to complete every stage. Many users are perfectly happy at Stage 2. Come back to advanced topics when you actually need them.

Recommended Learning Flow

graph LR
    A[What is Hermes?] --> B[Quick Start]
    B --> C[Model Setup]
    C --> D{Choose Your Path}
    D -->|Developer| E[Tools & Skills]
    D -->|Daily User| F[Platform & Memory]
    D -->|DevOps| G[Docker & Security]
    E --> H[Sub-Agents & MCP]
    F --> I[Cron & Tips]
    G --> J[Monitoring & ACP]
    H --> K[Expert]
    I --> K
    J --> K