Step-by-step guides

Field Manual

Choose an app, set up a Bot, and check its first result. Find guides for comparing agents, reviewing downloads, and using Bots for everyday work.

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Step-by-step guides with dates and links to original sources.
Understand
Inspect
Test
014 min

Fix one bad AI result

Find what went wrong in an AI answer, change one instruction, and try the same task again in your usual AI chat.

027 min

Use a Bot outside Hermes or Grok Bot

Set up a Bot in ChatGPT, Claude or another app. Copy its instructions, connect the accounts it needs, and try its first task.

038 min

How to run Bots reliably

Give your Bot a clear job, check its results, and decide which actions need your approval.

048 min

Make a morning newspaper with your agent

Turn your calendar, selected messages and interests into a short morning paper. Use the original Grok Bot or try the idea with another AI service.

056 min

Which agent path fits your work?

Compare ready-to-use assistants, reusable Bot instructions and tools for software builders. Choose one that fits the job you need done.

065 min

What is a Hermes Bot?

A Hermes Bot is a named profile with its own role, settings, memory, skills, and chat history.

078 min

Inspect before you install

Learn how to read a public Bot package and its review status before installation.

087 min

Install a Hermes profile

Use the documented terminal command, review the installation prompt, and begin with a small test.

099 min

Prepare a public profile package

Build a new public package that contains only the role, files, and instructions you intend to share.

106 min

Use scheduled routines with approval points

Begin scheduled work with manual tests, clear approval points, and a record of every result.

114 min

The first-run checklist

Test with sample material before giving a Bot access to files, accounts, or messaging.