> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://platform.minimax.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hermes Agent ☤

> Use the latest MiniMax M-series models in Hermes Agent for autonomous AI-powered development.

<div style={{background:"#fffbeb",borderLeft:"4px solid #d97706",padding:"12px 16px",borderRadius:"6px",margin:"16px 0"}}>[**Hermes Agent**](https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent) is an open-source self-improving AI agent framework by Nous Research.</div>

## Prerequisites

* A MiniMax [Subscription Key](https://platform.minimax.io/user-center/payment/token-plan) with Token Plan or Credits access
* A computer with terminal access (macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL2)

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<img src="https://mintcdn.com/minimax-cac98058/GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS/images/hermes-agent-banner.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS&q=85&s=27f45435661547706c518b5a4203b83b" alt="Hermes Agent" style={{borderRadius: '8px', marginTop: '12px', maxWidth: '100%'}} width="1145" height="196" data-path="images/hermes-agent-banner.png" />

## Install Hermes Agent

[Hermes Agent](https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent) is an open-source, self-improving AI agent built by [Nous Research](https://nousresearch.com). It features persistent cross-session memory, a built-in learning loop, 40+ integrated tools, and multi-platform access (CLI, Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp).

Run the one-line installer in your terminal:

```bash theme={null}
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
```

Verify the installation:

```bash theme={null}
hermes doctor
```

For more information, refer to the [Hermes Agent documentation](https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/).

## Configure MiniMax Token Plan

Hermes Agent has built-in support for MiniMax as a provider. Run the model selector:

```bash theme={null}
hermes model
```

1. Select **"MiniMax (global endpoint)"** from the provider list.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/minimax-cac98058/GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS/images/hermes-agent-provider-global.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS&q=85&s=907f0d4bb6b2a77d1efc49518f75cb47" alt="Select MiniMax (global endpoint)" style={{borderRadius: '8px', marginTop: '12px', maxWidth: '100%'}} width="2004" height="1490" data-path="images/hermes-agent-provider-global.png" />

2. When prompted, enter your **Subscription Key** obtained from the [MiniMax Token Plan page](https://platform.minimax.io/user-center/payment/token-plan).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/minimax-cac98058/GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS/images/hermes-agent-apikey-global.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GOJmMenSBGK8R2VS&q=85&s=d6ae4ec68a00826fb5513a1ed2bd4111" alt="Enter MiniMax API Key" style={{borderRadius: '8px', marginTop: '12px', maxWidth: '100%'}} width="1232" height="230" data-path="images/hermes-agent-apikey-global.png" />

3. Select **MiniMax-M3** as the model.

<Info>
  Don't have resources yet? View your Subscription Key on the [Token Plan page](https://platform.minimax.io/user-center/payment/token-plan), then buy a Token Plan subscription or Credits, or use resources assigned by your Team. Subscription Keys are different from pay-as-you-go API Keys.
</Info>

## Start Using Hermes Agent

Run `hermes` to start talking with Hermes Agent powered by the latest MiniMax M-series models.

<Tip>
  Hermes Agent's persistent memory and self-improving skills system means it gets better the more you use it — your coding patterns, project context, and preferences are remembered across sessions automatically.
</Tip>