Hermes Agent: From Setup to 24/7 AI Assistant (Complete Guide) @leonvanzyl
Hermes Agent: From Setup to 24/7 AI Assistant (Complete Guide)  @leonvanzyl
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hermes Agent tutorial: Learn how to set up a 24/7 personal AI assistant with the Hermes Agent desktop app, OpenAI Codex (GPT-5.6 Sol), and a Hostinger VPS so you can run automations, cron jobs, and Telegram messaging around the clock without leaving your PC switched on.

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In this video, I show you the massive new Hermes Agent update, including the new desktop app and web interface, and walk you through the full Hermes Agent setup from local install to cloud deployment. You'll learn how to connect providers like OpenAI Codex and Ollama, integrate Telegram with BotFather, and deploy your agent to a Hostinger VPS so it runs 24/7 with scheduled CRON jobs using the Hermes Agent desktop app, OpenAI Codex, and Hostinger.

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▢️ I Turned Hermes Agent Into a Coding Agent: youtu.be/gxx39SE0aDw
▢️ Ollama Setup and Local Models: youtu.be/8amsyT4NUrM

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Question
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What are you automating with Hermes Agent right now?

⏱️ Chapters
0:00 The New Hermes Agent
1:18 Hermes Agent Capabilities
2:34 Setup Overview
2:52 Terminal Install
5:58 Desktop App Setup
7:46 Connecting A Provider
10:59 Skills Tools And MCP
12:14 Connecting Telegram
14:50 Hostinger VPS Deployment
18:31 Configuring Cloud Provider
19:21 Remote Telegram Setup
21:32 Syncing Desktop App
23:52 CRON Jobs And Wrap Up

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About This Video
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In this video, I show you how to set up Hermes Agent as a 24/7 personal AI assistant using the Hermes Agent desktop app, OpenAI Codex with GPT-5.6 Sol, Ollama, Telegram, and a Hostinger VPS. This Hermes Agent tutorial is for developers, AI builders, and serious no-code/low-code builders who want practical workflows for building real apps, AI agents, automations, and coding systems.

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