From Lobster to Hermes
Hermes has these advantages over Lobster: model errors get output to the console. The gateway has logs you can check, and crucially, I know where to look. The docs are thorough — no Chinese translation, sure, but they're complete; you can find clear documentation for any issue or command. Each agent has its own separate profile config and gateway, so combinations are more flexible, and the backend can be local or remote. It runs on Docker, so it's use-and-go, with automatic directory mounting. It comes with factory settings that are beginner-friendly — you can get it running smoothly without much configuration. Its built-in security mechanisms are just enough to run basic functionality; unlike Lobster, where you can't use it unless you crank permissions to the max, and maxing them out is unsafe. The difference in how much users have to understand just to get started is night and day. Memory operations are fast, and actions show up in the chat. You can clearly see exactly what she has remembered.