I haven’t been this excited in decades. The last time I was this excited was when the Internet was invented and suddenly I could connect with anyone on the planet. The main issue I have right now is prioritizing what I want to do with AI because there are just so many things. It got me thinking that I should ask AI what it would recommend I build first so here’s a very long response from AI. I highlighted the things in red that I plan on prioritizing personally over the next few weeks but I plan on traveling over the summer so it’ll need to wait till I get back.

Big picture: What Hermes AI Agent(s) Can Become For You

Think of Hermes less like “a chatbot” and more like a personal operations layer. The highest-value use cases are usually where it can combine:

Memory — knows your preferences, vendors, accounts, habits, recurring problems.
Tools — email, calendar, files, web, terminal, browser, cloud apps, home devices, APIs.
Schedules — runs daily/weekly/monthly reviews without you asking.
Execution — drafts, files, scripts, bookings, reminders, reports, checks, tickets.
Learning loop — turns repeated tasks into reusable workflows/skills.

The biggest unlock is not one-off Q&A. It is: “Hermes, monitor this part of my life, keep it organized, alert me when something matters, and do the routine parts for me.”

1. Tech Support / Personal IT Department

A full home IT and digital infrastructure assistant.

Home network and Wi-Fi

Hermes could help with:

Monitor internet uptime, latency, packet loss, and speed.
Run scheduled speed tests and produce weekly ISP performance reports.
Alert you when internet performance drops below your plan.
Track outages by ISP, router, modem, mesh node, device, or location.
Maintain an inventory of routers, switches, access points, NAS devices, printers, TVs, smart speakers, cameras, and IoT devices.
Track firmware versions for router, modem, mesh nodes, NAS, smart home hubs.
Recommend Wi-Fi channel changes or mesh node placement.
Diagnose “why is the upstairs TV buffering?”
Keep a log of every home network change.
Store router login URLs, warranty info, setup notes, and topology diagrams.
Generate a “home network map” from device scans.
Identify unknown devices on the network.
Notify you when a new device joins.
Suggest guest Wi-Fi policy and password rotation.
Maintain QR codes for guest Wi-Fi.

Cybersecurity

Hermes could become your lightweight security operations center:

Check whether your email appears in known breach databases.
Remind you to rotate high-risk passwords.
Audit reused or weak passwords if integrated with a password manager export.
Monitor suspicious login emails.
Watch for phishing messages and flag likely scams.
Summarize security alerts from banks, cloud services, Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc.
Maintain a list of critical accounts and recovery methods.
Check whether 2FA is enabled on priority accounts.
Track software updates across computers.
Monitor home devices for default passwords or outdated firmware.
Create an incident-response checklist: “What do I do if my email is hacked?”
Draft support messages to vendors after suspicious activity.
Create a quarterly “digital security review.”

Computers and devices

Hermes can likely help heavily here because Hermes has terminal/file capabilities and can run locally or via remote environments.

Use cases:

Clean up Downloads/Desktop folders.
Find duplicate files.
Back up important folders.
Monitor disk space.
Create file naming conventions.
Organize photos, screenshots, PDFs, tax documents, receipts.
Install/update software.
Maintain scripts for routine computer tasks.
Diagnose slow computer issues.
Check startup items.
Summarize system logs.
Set up new laptop checklists.
Migrate files between computers.
Create “device profiles” with serial number, purchase date, warranty, installed apps.
Maintain a personal software license inventory.
Track subscriptions installed through apps.

Printers, scanners, NAS, and local storage

Diagnose printer offline issues.
Maintain printer driver setup notes.
Watch ink/toner levels if accessible.
Rename scanned PDFs automatically.
OCR paper documents.
File scanned documents into the correct folders.
Maintain a home NAS backup schedule.
Verify backup integrity.
Alert if backups stop running.
Create a disaster recovery plan.
Keep a “where everything is stored” index.

Smart home support

Depending on integrations:

Monitor smart home automations.
Maintain device inventory.
Track batteries in sensors, locks, remotes, cameras.
Alert when cameras go offline.
Help write Home Assistant automations.
Explain why an automation failed.
Create “vacation mode” routines.
Monitor HVAC behavior.
Track thermostat history.
Create energy-efficiency reports.
Manage lighting scenes.
Create voice assistant command cheat sheets.

2. Travel Agent / Concierge

An end-to-end travel operations manager.

Trip discovery and planning

Build destination shortlists based on weather, budget, interests, flight time, crowds, safety, visa rules.
Compare “beach vs city vs hiking vs food trip” options.
Recommend best months to visit.
Build sample itineraries.
Estimate total trip cost.
Compare travel insurance options.
Track passport expiration.
Track visa/eTA requirements.
Watch travel advisories.
Create packing lists by destination/weather/activity.
Create “trip decision memos” comparing options.

Flights

Monitor fare changes.
Compare direct vs connecting flights.
Track award availability if linked to airline programs.
Alert when prices drop below a target.
Recommend best booking windows.
Compare baggage rules.
Track seat maps.
Check upgrade availability.
Monitor flight schedule changes.
Build “airport timeline” for departure day.
Track TSA/Global Entry renewal deadlines.
Summarize airline emails.
File flight confirmations into a trip folder.
Generate calendar events for flights.

Hotels and lodging

Compare hotels by location, reviews, cancellation policy, fees, loyalty points, breakfast, parking, resort fees.
Monitor hotel price drops after booking.
Track cancellation deadlines.
Build neighborhood comparison maps.
Check whether hotel location is walkable or transit-friendly.
Summarize Airbnb/VRBO rules.
Build check-in instructions.
Extract Wi-Fi, lockbox, parking, and house rules from lodging messages.

Ground transportation

Compare rental cars, trains, buses, ferries, rideshare, private transfers.
Track rental car prices.
Store driver’s license and insurance reminders.
Recommend whether to rent a car.
Create driving route plans.
Monitor tolls, parking, EV chargers, fuel costs.
Track train/ferry schedules.
Build arrival logistics: “When I land, where do I go?”

Cruises

Compare itineraries, ships, ports, cabin types.
Track final payment deadlines.
Monitor excursion availability.
Summarize port requirements.
Build embarkation day checklist.
Track cruise documents.
Recommend packing and dress-code lists.
Monitor price changes after deposit.

During the trip

Daily itinerary briefings.
Weather alerts.
Flight delay alerts.
Restaurant reservations.
“What’s near me?” suggestions.
Translate signs/messages.
Summarize local transit options.
Keep a live trip document.
Track expenses in real time.
Alert you to schedule conflicts.
Re-plan when flights are delayed.
Draft messages to hotels/hosts.
Generate offline maps/checklists.

After the trip

Organize receipts.
Reconcile travel expenses.
File reimbursement claims.
Summarize loyalty points earned.
Save favorite places.
Create photo albums.
Archive confirmations.
Note what you would do differently next time.

3. Financial Advisor & Money Coach

This category has huge potential, but also needs guardrails: Hermes can help analyze, organize, remind, model, and draft, but major investment/tax/legal decisions should remain human-reviewed.

Personal finance dashboard

Hermes could maintain a regular “money command center”:

Net worth tracker.
Cash flow report.
Monthly spending breakdown.
Subscription list.
Upcoming bills.
Credit card due dates.
Bank balance alerts.
Savings rate.
Debt payoff progress.
Emergency fund status.
Major financial deadlines.
Tax document checklist.
Insurance renewal dates.
Investment allocation snapshot.

Budgeting and spending

Categorize transactions.
Detect unusual spending.
Compare month-over-month spending.
Identify recurring charges.
Flag unused subscriptions.
Track dining, travel, groceries, utilities, shopping.
Suggest budget adjustments.
Create “no-spend challenge” plans.
Alert when spending exceeds a category threshold.
Track reimbursements owed to you.
Track money you owe others.
Draft cancellation emails for subscriptions.

Bills and subscriptions

Maintain a subscription inventory.
Detect price increases.
Alert before annual renewals.
Compare cheaper alternatives.
Track cancellation deadlines.
Store login/account notes.
Draft negotiation scripts for cable/internet/mobile bills.
Monitor utility usage.
Remind you to pay property taxes, insurance, HOA, etc.

Investing

Track portfolio allocation.
Compare actual allocation to target allocation.
Monitor concentration risk.
Track dividends and distributions.
Flag tax-loss harvesting opportunities for review.
Compare fees and expense ratios.
Monitor rebalancing thresholds.
Summarize quarterly statements.
Explain holdings in plain English.
Prepare questions for a financial advisor.
Track contribution limits for IRA, 401(k), HSA, 529, etc.
Maintain an investment policy statement.

Taxes

Track tax documents as they arrive.
Create tax folder structure.
Extract data from W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, donation receipts, property tax receipts.
Create a checklist for CPA.
Summarize deductible expenses.
Track estimated tax deadlines.
Prepare a “tax year in review.”
Flag missing documents.
Draft emails to CPA.
Track prior-year return copies.

Credit and debt

Track credit card utilization.
Monitor credit score emails.
Remind you of 0% APR expiration dates.
Compare debt payoff strategies.
Create mortgage payoff scenarios.
Track auto/student/personal loan balances.
Monitor refinance opportunities.
Maintain loan document archive.

Insurance

Maintain policy inventory.
Track premiums and renewal dates.
Compare coverage limits.
Summarize auto, home, umbrella, life, disability, health, long-term care policies.
Flag gaps for review.
Store claim instructions.
Draft claim letters.
Create “what insurance do I have?” one-pager.

Estate and legacy planning

Maintain document checklist: will, trust, POA, medical directive, beneficiary designations.
Track account beneficiaries.
Build “in case of emergency” packet.
Maintain secure inventory of accounts, contacts, policies, property.
Remind you to review documents annually.
Draft questions for estate attorney.

4. Executive Assistant / Personal Chief of Staff

This may be the highest ROI area for a personal Hermes agent.

Calendar management

Daily schedule briefings.
Weekly planning.
Meeting prep packets.
Travel-time buffers.
Conflict detection.
Follow-up reminders.
“What do I need to prepare for tomorrow?”
Auto-create calendar events from emails.
Monitor RSVP deadlines.
Suggest times for meetings.
Add focus blocks.
Protect personal time.
Create recurring planning rituals.

Email management

Summarize inbox.
Identify urgent emails.
Draft replies.
Sort newsletters, receipts, travel, finance, family, work.
Create follow-up tasks from emails.
Monitor important senders.
Remind you when someone has not replied.
Extract attachments into folders.
Convert emails into calendar events or tasks.
Maintain a “waiting on” list.

Task management

Centralize tasks from email, chat, notes, calendar, documents.
Prioritize tasks.
Break projects into next actions.
Run morning and evening reviews.
Nudge you on stalled tasks.
Keep a personal Kanban.
Detect overloaded days.
Maintain recurring chore lists.
Convert vague goals into weekly plans.

Personal CRM

Track important people.
Remember preferences, birthdays, anniversaries, family names, recent conversations.
Suggest when to reach out.
Draft thoughtful check-in messages.
Maintain gift ideas.
Track promises you made.
Prepare “before meeting” summaries.
Log follow-ups after calls.

Decision support

Build pros/cons memos.
Compare options.
Research vendors.
Create scoring matrices.
Summarize tradeoffs.
Keep a decision journal.
Track outcomes of past decisions.

5. Research Assistant / Knowledge Manager

Hermes is especially suited here because current docs emphasize persistent memory, session search, skill creation, web/browser control, and file access.

Personal knowledge base

Organize PDFs, notes, articles, emails, transcripts.
Summarize long documents.
Extract action items.
Build topic briefs.
Maintain a searchable personal wiki.
Create “what do I know about X?” summaries.
Link related documents.
Maintain project folders.
Create reading lists.
Save useful snippets into reusable notes.

Web research

Compare products/services.
Track news on topics you care about.
Monitor competitors, investments, hobbies, policy changes, tech trends.
Create daily/weekly digests.
Watch for changes on specific webpages.
Summarize research papers.
Extract citations.
Build annotated bibliographies.
Create “explain this like I’m smart but busy” summaries.

Document production

Draft memos.
Create outlines.
Turn notes into polished documents.
Format reports.
Generate checklists.
Create templates.
Proofread.
Convert meeting notes into action plans.
Build SOPs for repeated personal workflows.

6. Health, Fitness, and Wellness Assistant

The public Reddit summary mentions Apple Health access as “in development,” but I would treat health integrations as dependent on your exact setup and permissions. Even without direct health-data access, Hermes can still help a lot.

Health admin

Track appointments.
Prepare doctor visit notes.
Maintain medication lists.
Track refills.
Summarize lab results for questions to ask your doctor.
Maintain vaccination records.
Track insurance claims and EOBs.
Organize medical bills.
Draft messages to providers.
Create “health timeline” summaries.

Fitness

Build workout plans.
Track workouts.
Review progress.
Suggest recovery days.
Maintain equipment inventory.
Plan travel workouts.
Create race/event training plans.
Track PRs and milestones.

Nutrition

Meal planning.
Grocery lists.
Recipe management.
Macro/calorie tracking if integrated.
Pantry inventory.
Suggest meals from what you already have.
Plan meals around dietary restrictions.
Reduce food waste.

Mental wellness and habits

Daily journaling prompts.
Mood tracking.
Habit tracking.
Sleep hygiene routines.
Meditation reminders.
Weekly reflection.
Screen time review.
Stress pattern detection from calendar load.

7. Home, Property, and Household Manager

Maintenance

Maintain home maintenance calendar.
Track HVAC filter changes.
Schedule pest control.
Track appliance warranties.
Store manuals.
Remind you about smoke detector batteries.
Track roof, HVAC, water heater, gutters, plumbing, electrical work.
Maintain vendor contacts.
Compare contractor quotes.
Draft contractor messages.
Keep repair history by room/system.

Inventory

Home inventory for insurance.
Serial numbers.
Purchase dates.
Warranty expirations.
Photos of valuables.
Receipts.
Replacement cost estimates.
Moving inventory.

Utilities and energy

Track electric/gas/water bills.
Detect usage spikes.
Compare rate plans.
Suggest efficiency improvements.
Monitor solar production if integrated.
Track EV charging costs.

Household operations

Chore schedules.
Grocery management.
Meal planning.
Pet care routines.
Plant watering.
Package tracking.
Household supply replenishment.
Donation/sell/discard lists.

8. Shopping, Product Research, and Procurement

Purchase research

Compare products.
Track price history.
Monitor sales.
Check reviews for recurring issues.
Compare warranties.
Evaluate “best value” rather than just cheapest.
Find compatible parts/accessories.
Maintain wish lists.
Create buying guides customized to your preferences.

Household procurement

Reorder consumables.
Track preferred brands.
Compare bulk vs normal pricing.
Manage subscribe-and-save items.
Alert when prices jump.
Create Costco/Sam’s/Amazon/grocery lists.

Big purchases

Car research.
Appliance comparison.
Electronics comparison.
Furniture planning.
Contractor bid comparison.
Total cost of ownership analysis.
Negotiation scripts.

9. Legal, Administrative, and Records Assistant

Hermes should not replace an attorney, but it can keep your admin life organized.

Documents

Maintain ID/passport/license records.
Track expirations.
Organize legal documents.
Summarize contracts.
Extract deadlines and obligations.
Create plain-English summaries.
Maintain notarization checklist.
Draft non-legal administrative letters.

Government and compliance

Track vehicle registration.
Track property tax deadlines.
Track voting registration deadlines.
Organize permits.
Monitor local notices.
Draft requests for records.
Track jury duty, license renewals, etc.

Forms

Pre-fill routine forms.
Maintain frequently used personal data securely.
Create checklists before submitting applications.
Compare requirements across agencies.

10. Career, Work, and Business Support

Work productivity

Meeting prep.
Meeting notes.
Action item extraction.
Project status reports.
Slide/report drafts.
Research briefs.
Competitive analysis.
Inbox triage.
Follow-up tracking.
OKR tracking.
Weekly accomplishments summary.

Job/career management

Maintain resume variants.
Track job opportunities.
Draft cover letters.
Prep for interviews.
Track networking contacts.
Maintain portfolio.
Monitor industry trends.
Create learning plans.

Small business / side hustle

Invoice tracking.
Expense categorization.
Client follow-ups.
Proposal drafts.
Contract summaries.
CRM updates.
Tax folder maintenance.
Content calendar.
Market research.
Vendor comparison.
SOP creation.

11. Developer / Automation / Power User Workflows

Hermes has strong potential here because it supports terminal operations, code execution/workflows, model choice, scheduled automations, subagents, and sandboxed backends.

Coding assistant

Create scripts.
Debug errors.
Run tests.
Refactor code.
Monitor GitHub issues.
Summarize pull requests.
Generate documentation.
Set up local dev environments.
Write shell scripts.
Maintain cron jobs.
Analyze logs.
Deploy small apps.
Create data pipelines.

Personal automations

Watch folders for new files.
Rename and sort downloads.
Convert PDFs.
Back up files.
Generate daily reports.
Run scheduled checks.
Send alerts.
Monitor websites.
Scrape personal-use data where allowed.
Build local dashboards.
Use APIs to connect apps.

Data analysis

Clean spreadsheets.
Analyze expenses.
Generate charts.
Summarize CSVs.
Reconcile datasets.
Build dashboards.
Forecast trends.
Detect anomalies.

12. Communications and Social Life

Messaging assistant

Hermes can run through multiple messaging platforms, according to its docs. That means it could help you communicate from wherever you already are.

Use cases:

Draft texts.
Summarize long threads.
Remind you to reply.
Track invitations.
Help coordinate group plans.
Suggest gift ideas.
Maintain social calendar.
Write thank-you notes.
Draft difficult messages.
Create event invitations.
Track RSVPs.

Family assistant

Shared calendar support.
School deadlines.
Medical appointments.
Activity schedules.
Travel logistics.
Gift planning.
Household tasks.
Family document archive.
Emergency contact sheets.

13. Education, Learning, and Hobbies

Learning coach

Create study plans.
Summarize courses/videos/articles.
Quiz you.
Track progress.
Build flashcards.
Recommend next topics.
Create project-based learning paths.
Maintain reading notes.

Hobbies

Track collections.
Plan projects.
Maintain supply inventories.
Research techniques.
Organize photos/videos.
Plan routes for hiking/cycling.
Track garden plans.
Create recipe books.
Maintain wine/coffee/tea tasting notes.
Track sports stats or fantasy leagues.

14. Personal “Command Center” Automations

These are the routines I’d seriously consider setting up first.

Daily brief

Every morning:

Today’s calendar.
Weather.
Travel time.
Important emails.
Packages arriving.
Bills due.
Tasks due.
Birthdays/anniversaries.
Top 3 priorities.
Anything unusual.

Evening shutdown

Every evening:

What got done.
What slipped.
Tomorrow’s prep.
Calendar conflicts.
Follow-ups needed.
Files/emails to clean up.
One suggested improvement.

Weekly review

Every Sunday:

Calendar for next week.
Bills/subscriptions.
Travel plans.
Home maintenance.
Financial snapshot.
Inbox backlog.
Projects stalled.
People to contact.
Decisions pending.
Recommended next actions.

Monthly life admin report

Net worth snapshot.
Spending summary.
Subscriptions.
Insurance/admin deadlines.
Home maintenance.
Digital security.
Health appointments.
Travel planning.
Document cleanup.
Goal progress.

Quarterly reset

Password/security audit.
Financial allocation review.
Insurance review.
Home maintenance review.
Declutter files/photos.
Update emergency packet.
Review goals and routines.

15. High-Value “Agent Skills” to Build

Because Hermes can create/refine skills over time, the best strategy is to define repeatable workflows.

Here are skills I’d build early:

Personal profile skill

Stores your preferences:

Travel style.
Airline/hotel loyalty numbers.
Budget preferences.
Dietary restrictions.
Communication tone.
Favorite vendors.
Household details.
Important contacts.
Tech setup.
Financial goals.
Risk tolerance notes.

Inbox triage skill

Rules for:

What is urgent.
What can be archived.
What needs a draft reply.
What becomes a task.
What becomes a calendar event.
What should be summarized.

Travel planning skill

Includes:

Preferred airports.
Seat preferences.
Hotel preferences.
Rental car preferences.
Loyalty programs.
Packing templates.
Travel budget rules.
Trip folder structure.

Finance review skill

Includes:

Account list.
Categories.
Monthly report format.
Alert thresholds.
Investment target allocation.
Bill calendar.
Tax document checklist.

Home maintenance skill

Includes:

Home systems.
Maintenance schedule.
Vendors.
Warranty info.
Filter sizes.
Appliance models.
Seasonal checklist.

Tech support skill

Includes:

Network map.
Router/modem details.
Device list.
Backup rules.
Security checklist.
Standard troubleshooting flow.

Weekly review skill

Defines:

What to check.
What reports to generate.
What thresholds matter.
What questions to ask you.
What actions it can take automatically vs ask permission for.

16. Permission Levels: What Hermes Should Do Automatically vs Ask First

To make this safe and useful, divide actions into permission tiers.

Safe to do automatically

Summarize.
Monitor.
Organize files into draft folders.
Generate reports.
Create reminders.
Draft emails.
Flag anomalies.
Build checklists.
Save notes.
Search public info.
Prepare recommendations.

Ask before doing

Sending emails/messages.
Booking travel.
Canceling subscriptions.
Moving/deleting large file sets.
Changing calendar events with other attendees.
Making purchases.
Running scripts that modify systems.
Changing network settings.
Sharing personal data.
Contacting vendors.

Require explicit approval every time

Financial transactions.
Investment trades.
Tax filings.
Legal submissions.
Medical decisions.
Password changes.
Account recovery.
Deleting backups.
Signing contracts.
Anything irreversible.

17. Integration Wishlist

To expand Hermes, think in terms of what data/tools you are willing to connect.

Core personal operations

Gmail / Outlook
Google Calendar / Apple Calendar / Outlook Calendar
Todoist / Things / Apple Reminders / Notion / Obsidian
Google Drive / Dropbox / OneDrive / iCloud Drive
Contacts
Notes
SMS/iMessage/Telegram/Slack/Discord

Finance

Banks/credit cards through exports or aggregators
Budgeting app
Brokerage statements
Retirement accounts
Mortgage/loan portals
Utility accounts
Insurance portals
Tax document folder

Home

Router/admin interface
Home Assistant
SmartThings / Apple Home / Google Home
Security cameras
NAS
Printer/scanner
Utility provider accounts

Travel

Airline accounts
Hotel accounts
TripIt
Google Maps
Calendar
Email confirmations
Passport/visa reminder docs

Work

GitHub/GitLab
Jira/Linear/Asana
Slack/Teams
Google Workspace/Microsoft 365
CRM
Project docs

18. Best First Projects

Here is the most practical rollout order.

Phase 1: Awareness

Set Hermes up to observe and summarize:

Daily brief.
Weekly review.
Inbox summary.
Calendar summary.
Subscription inventory.
Home tech inventory.
Travel document folder.

Phase 2: Organization

Let Hermes structure your information:

Create folder conventions.
Organize receipts.
Build personal wiki.
Create device inventory.
Build home maintenance calendar.
Create finance dashboard.
Build travel templates.

Phase 3: Drafting and reminders

Let Hermes prepare actions:

Draft replies.
Draft vendor messages.
Create reminders.
Create calendar holds.
Prepare checklists.
Prepare research memos.

Phase 4: Controlled execution

Allow low-risk actions:

Archive emails.
Rename files.
Generate reports.
Run backups.
Monitor network.
Update task lists.
Create calendar events.

Phase 5: Advanced autonomy

Only after trust is built:

Book routine appointments.
Reorder low-risk supplies.
Schedule contractor visits.
Run home automations.
Perform deeper IT maintenance.
Execute multi-step workflows.

19. Concrete Example Prompts You Could Give Hermes

Tech

“Every Monday morning, check my home network status, internet speed, unknown devices, router firmware, NAS backup status, and printer status. Send me a short report with anything that needs attention.”

Travel

“Plan a 5-day trip to Vancouver in September. Compare flights, hotels, neighborhoods, transit options, weather, food neighborhoods, and estimated total cost. Create a shortlist and tell me what you’d book.”

Finance

“Every Friday, summarize my spending for the week, identify unusual charges, list upcoming bills, and tell me whether I’m on track for my monthly budget.”

Email

“Each morning, summarize my inbox into: urgent, waiting for me, FYI, receipts, travel, newsletters, and junk. Draft replies for anything that seems routine.”

Home

“Create a home maintenance calendar from my appliance manuals, receipts, and notes. Remind me before each task and keep a maintenance log.”

Personal CRM

“Every Sunday, tell me who I should follow up with based on recent emails, calendar events, birthdays, and people I haven’t contacted in a while.”

Documents

“Watch my Downloads folder. Rename PDFs based on their contents, move receipts to Finance/Receipts, manuals to Home/Manuals, travel docs to Travel, and ask me about anything uncertain.”

Security

“Once a month, run a personal digital security audit: important account 2FA status, suspicious login emails, outdated devices, reused passwords I’ve identified, and open software updates.”

20. My recommended “comprehensive Hermes mission statement”

You could define your Hermes Agent like this:

Hermes is my personal operations assistant. Its job is to help me run my life with less friction. It should monitor my calendar, email, files, finances, travel, home, technology, and personal commitments; summarize what matters; maintain organized records; create reminders and checklists; draft communications; automate low-risk recurring tasks; and ask before taking any action that spends money, changes accounts, sends messages, books travel, deletes data, or affects health/legal/financial decisions.

That gives it a clear role without making it reckless.

My strongest recommendation: start with Daily Brief + Weekly Review + File Organization + Subscription/Bill Tracker + Home Tech Inventory. Those will quickly reveal where Hermes saves you the most time and which permissions you’re comfortable expanding.

My Thoughts

I’ve been using AI for tech support, travel and now my personal assistant but I don’t have a dedicated Hermes AI agent built for those just yet but that’s my priority. I like the household manager agent and I may start that one as a parallel project.

On the one hand I am thrilled at the possibilities, on the other hand I am terrified what this level of automation may mean for jobs and society at large. I don’t have answers just taking steps to do what’s best for me at the moment.

Share The Wealth

Did anything on this list make you wonder what you should be doing with AI?