Hermes Agent is an open-source AI Agent framework developed by Nous Research that runs in terminals, messaging platforms, and IDEs. It can interact with your system through tool calls, supports 20+ LLM providers, and runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker.

The goal of this article is simple: read just this one piece, and you’ll be able to master Hermes. From installation and deployment to usage tips, it’s all covered.

OpenClaw is an open-source personal AI assistant framework that runs on your own devices. Built on TypeScript, it connects the messaging channels you use every day through a Gateway, letting you chat with your AI assistant on 20+ platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Discord.

The goal of this article is the same as the Hermes guide: read just this one article, and you’ll master OpenClaw. From installation and deployment to usage tips, it’s all covered.