Insights from the Jack Roberts episode “Hermes Agent Is Impressive But Here's Why I Built My Own Instead #hermes”, published May 2, 2026.
In "Hermes Agent Is Impressive But Here's Why I Built My Own Instead #hermes" (Jack Roberts, May 2026), the constant cycle of new AI agents creates a 'platform tax' where users lose memory and configurations every six months. The solution is to move away from rigid proprietary systems and build a modular, custom…
In "Hermes Agent Is Impressive But Here's Why I Built My Own Instead #hermes", The platform tax occurs because most AI agents tie their intelligence to a proprietary interface. When a newer, faster model arrives, you are forced to discard your current workflow to adopt it. This concept highlights the importance of…
In "Hermes Agent Is Impressive But Here's Why I Built My Own Instead #hermes", This moves AI from a purely reactive tool to a proactive partner. By analyzing previous interactions during downtime, the agent optimizes itself to better assist the user in the future, effectively creating 'custom skills' without manual…
In "Hermes Agent Is Impressive But Here's Why I Built My Own Instead #hermes", Instead of using separate websites for every tool, you create a single dashboard—often via apps like Telegram—that allows you to pipe in different LLMs and storage systems. It keeps your interface consistent even when you change the…
The constant cycle of new AI agents creates a 'platform tax' where users lose memory and configurations every six months. The solution is to move away from rigid proprietary systems and build a modular, custom 'mission control' dashboard that retains your data regardless of the underlying model.
