# How to Try Hermes Agent on Your Computer

> Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) describes Hermes Agent as a desktop AI agent you can install on Mac or Windows and connect to a model of your choice. He found the experience comparable to Claude Code and ChatGPT, but the cost of using a connected model depends on the option you choose.

- By Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) — AI, marketing and business, in Arabic
- 5 October 2026
- URL: https://abdulosama.com/en/feed/hermes-agent-desktop-setup-model-options
- Video: https://abdulosama.com/feed/video/152
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbu4OfTMyN-/

## Key takeaways

- Abdul describes installing Hermes Agent like a regular Mac or Windows app.
- The agent can connect to a hosted model or one running locally.
- He tried Grok and mentions Kimi with potential free credits through OpenRouter.
- The comparison with Claude Code and ChatGPT reflects his own experience.
- Check model costs separately from the cost of the app.

To try Hermes Agent, install its desktop application on Mac or Windows, then connect an AI model. Abdul Osama (عبدول أسامة) says his experience felt much like using Claude Code or ChatGPT. That is his personal assessment, not a claim that every model you connect will be free.

> “It really gave me the same experience I get with Claude Code and ChatGPT, completely free.” — Abdul Osama

## How does he describe the setup?

Hermes Agent is an AI agent that can be connected to a model to carry out tasks. Abdul says its Mac and Windows app installs like a regular program. After installation, you can connect an open-source AI model or one running locally on your own device.

He also discusses these model options:

| Option | What Abdul says |
| --- | --- |
| Grok | An AI model associated with X; he tried it and found it fast and inexpensive at the time. |
| Kimi | An AI model he suggests using with free credits available through OpenRouter, a platform for accessing AI models, or other services. |
| Local model | A model running on your computer rather than through a hosted model service. |

## Does “free” include the model?

Abdul compares his experience with Claude Code, an AI coding agent, and ChatGPT, a conversational AI assistant. He describes Grok as inexpensive, not free. He also mentions free credits for Kimi; their availability and terms may change. His comparison is about how the tools felt to use, not a detailed technical benchmark.

To get started, install the app, choose a model and check that model’s pricing or available credits before using it for a project. Abdul offers to send a setup file to people who comment, but the video itself does not show the detailed connection steps.

## Questions and answers

### How do I start using Hermes Agent?

Abdul says to install its Mac or Windows app and connect an AI model. The video does not provide detailed connection instructions.

### Can Hermes Agent use a local model?

Yes. Abdul says you can connect a model running on your own computer.

### Is Hermes Agent completely free to use?

Abdul describes a free experience, but also calls Grok inexpensive and mentions potential free credits for Kimi. Check the terms of your chosen model.

### Is Hermes Agent the same as Claude Code or ChatGPT?

Abdul says it felt like the same experience to him. He does not provide a detailed technical comparison.

## Sources and tools mentioned

- [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com)
- [Claude Code](https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code)
- [Grok](https://grok.com)

## Full transcript

ChatGPT و Claude Code غاليين جدا ومش بالضرورة بيدوك أحسن تجربة هما بس متقدمين لك حلو. حديثا جربت حاجة ببلاش تماما وبصراحة ادتني تقريبا نفس الاكسبيريانس او مش عايز اقول تقريبا ده فعلا نفس الاكسبيريانس اللي باخدها على Claude Code و ChatGPT ببلاش تماما. جربت Hermes Agent واللي بقى لي كتير بسمع عنه وبصراحة ملاقيتش وقت ان انا اجربه صح وعلى حصي على ما جيت اجربه لقيت انه بقى لي application يعني الsetup بتاعه زي ما بالضبط بتsetup ChatGPT او Claude بقى لي application على الماك وعلى الويندوز بتنزل الapplication وبكل بساطة بتعمله install زي اي برنامج وبيتحول ان هو على جهازك زي open AI ChatGPT او anthropic Claude وبعد كده تقدر تربطه بموديل زكاء صناعي مفتوح المصدر او بموديل زكاء صناعي داير على جهازك انت برحتك. الطريقة السهلة واللي انا جربتها هو grok بتاع X رخيص جدا دلوقتي وسريع قوي بس في طريقة احلى ان انت تشغاله على كيمي واللي هو محقق نتائج في البنشموركس عظيمة وكيمي بالمناسبة موجود ليه credit free على open router وعلى كم موقع تاني تقدر تاخد فيهم tokens كتيرة جدا تربطها بالاجانتيك experience الجامدة جدا بتاعت Hermes agent وتعيش تجربة استثنائية وتطلع مشاريعك بدون ولا دولار. لو عايز تجرب الحاجات دي هعملك ملف صغير كده رد باي تعليق وهبعته لك على الخاص تشغل هيرميز ازاي هما بيقولوا عليه Hermes او Hermes مش فرقة انا عبدو القسامة تابعوني عشان تعرفوا كل جديد في الزكاء الصناعي والتسويق.

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Transcribed and written up with AI from the video; reviewed on request.