Example prompts:

  • General assistance: “Explain how DNS resolution works and how I can troubleshoot a domain that is not resolving.”

  • Linux assistance: “Explain how to check CPU, memory, disk usage, and system load on Ubuntu 24.04.”

  • Script generation: “Help me write a Bash script to monitor disk usage and explain how to test it safely.”

  • Learning: “Teach me how to use SSH keys to access my VPS securely.”

Command
Purpose
hermes --help
View available CLI options
hermes --version
Check the installed version
/help
View interactive-agent help, where supported
exit
Leave the interactive session, where supported

Commands available in the interactive agent may differ from Linux shell commands. 

Use the relevant help output to confirm syntax.

https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/reference/cli-commands