A maker used Claude to build a Hermes-like assistant

Claude was used to build a that works in a similar way to Hermes. The earlier setup ran Hermes on a local NUC with weaker , but it was slow and often got stuck in loops. A Claude Code terminal session was given the goal: make something that uses a in the same style, with Discord and Telegram sessions instead of a simple prompt.

Claude connected the pieces and added extra features such as curator learning and dashboards. The result has reportedly worked well so far and is described as staying within terms.

Key points

  • The original Hermes setup ran on a local NUC but felt slow and unreliable.
  • Claude was asked to create a similar assistant using a .
  • The new assistant works through Discord and Telegram sessions.
  • Extra features included curator learning and dashboards.
  • The setup is claimed to fit within terms, but the details need checking.
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