Overview
A reliable Hermes installation requires three linked decisions: where the agent will run, how model usage will be paid for, and how the system will be repaired when something breaks.
The setup supports two main runtime paths. Hermes can run on a virtual private server in the cloud, or it can run on a personal machine such as a Mac Mini, an older computer, or a PC. The personal-computer path provides a visible interface and direct access to the machine, while the server path provides a hosted environment.