What to check before using Hermes Agent on large codebases
Fast can struggle on a serious app with many files by repeating the same wrong fix even after corrections. Large code changes can break the app’s design or touch the wrong files.
can also cause the tool to lose earlier context and invent missing details. Claude Max costs $100 per month, which is too high for a $30 to $50 monthly budget.
with or Aider is being considered as a cheaper and possibly more reliable setup. The real comparison is whether these tools stay consistent on large, messy codebases, handle big refactoring better than Cursor, justify their price, and support guardrails that stop silent damage to the app’s structure.
Key points
- Fast is described as unreliable on complex multi-file work.
- The main risks are repeated wrong fixes, broken design, wrong file edits, and lost context.
- The budget target is $30 to $50 per month, below the $100 .
- with or Aider is being evaluated as a cheaper setup.
- Useful guardrails include small change scopes, clear plans, and careful diff review.