How to Run Hermes Agent FREE Forever!

4 Free Ways to Use Hermes Agent (News Portal, OpenRouter, Local Models, OAuth)The script explains four ways to use Hermes Agent for free and ranks the options, highlighting how to switch models and manage setups. It covers using free models that appear on News Portal, connecting Hermes to OpenRouter with a free API key and selecting free models (with a preference for models like Gemma 4 or Owl Alpha), and running local models via Ollama or LM Studio (including pulling models like Ornif and choosing hardware-appropriate options). It also shows how to create separate Hermes profiles and use “Blank Slate” to reduce tool usage and token consumption. The fourth method is OAuth, letting existing subscriptions (e.g., ChatGPT/OpenAI or Groq via Twitter) work in Hermes without extra cost. The video argues this approach improves privacy, flexibility, and cost control, and it promotes the creator’s AI Profit Boarding community and Agent OS setup.00:00 Free Models Overview00:18 News Portal Picks01:09 OpenRouter Free APIs02:42 Profiles and Agent OS03:35 Run Local Models05:09 Create Lean Profiles06:34 OAuth With Subscriptions07:38 Cut Tokens and Stay Private08:43 Agent OS Features Tour09:45 Community and Wrap Up