Hermes support in ClawAgora
Managed Hermes hosting for persistent agent runtimes
Hermes is a supported ClawAgora runtime for always-on AI agents that need dashboard visibility, sessions, scheduled jobs, messaging channels, and an OpenAI-compatible API. This page is a factual reference for how Hermes fits into ClawAgora hosting.
What Hermes is in ClawAgora
In ClawAgora, Hermes is an agent runtime choice for users who need more than a single chat surface. It can run as a hosted, persistent agent with operational controls for sessions, schedules, channels, configuration, and API access.
ClawAgora does not present Hermes as a replacement for every OpenClaw workflow. It is another runtime path for cases where a dashboard-managed agent, cron jobs, and API interoperability are central to the deployment.
What ClawAgora hosts
ClawAgora provisions and operates a dedicated hosted runtime for supported agents. For Hermes, that means the server process, reachable runtime domain, environment configuration, credentials, and operational access are managed as part of the hosted instance instead of requiring the user to maintain a VPS by hand.
Dashboard and sessions
The Hermes dashboard is the browser surface for inspecting a running agent. It is used to review sessions, runtime status, configuration, API keys, tools, logs, and other operational details that are difficult to manage from a chat thread alone.
Cron jobs and scheduled work
Hermes supports cron-style recurring jobs for routines such as morning briefs, monitoring checks, follow-up reminders, and end-of-day summaries. In ClawAgora, those jobs run inside the hosted agent runtime so users manage the business routine rather than the server scheduler.
Messaging and Telegram agents
Hermes can be used behind messaging workflows where a persistent agent responds outside a standalone web app. Telegram is a practical channel for voice notes, mobile delegation, alerts, and quick follow-ups because the agent can receive messages while retaining the same runtime context.
OpenAI-compatible API
Hermes includes an OpenAI-compatible API server so existing chat frontends, internal tools, and automation clients can talk to the same persistent agent. OpenAI-compatible describes the API shape; it does not require the runtime to use OpenAI models.
When to choose Hermes vs OpenClaw
| Choose Hermes when | Choose OpenClaw when |
|---|---|
| Dashboard-managed sessions, status, logs, jobs, and API keys are core to the deployment. | You want the OpenClaw workspace model, skill ecosystem, and OpenClaw-specific configuration files. |
| Cron jobs and OpenAI-compatible API access need to be first-class runtime features. | You already have OpenClaw workspaces or want maximum portability across OpenClaw-compatible hosts. |
| You are building one persistent agent behind Telegram, a dashboard, and custom API clients. | You are installing or sharing OpenClaw templates from a marketplace workflow. |
Hermes FAQ
What is Hermes in ClawAgora?
Hermes is a supported agent runtime option in ClawAgora for users who want a persistent, hosted AI agent with dashboard management, sessions, scheduled jobs, messaging channels, and an OpenAI-compatible API surface.
Does ClawAgora provide managed Hermes hosting?
Yes. ClawAgora manages the hosted runtime layer for supported Hermes agents, including provisioning, runtime access, configuration, and operational surfaces that would otherwise require self-hosting work.
What is the Hermes dashboard used for?
The Hermes dashboard is used to inspect sessions, runtime status, logs, configuration, API keys, tools, jobs, and channel behavior for a running Hermes agent.
Can a Hermes agent work through Telegram?
Yes. Hermes can back messaging workflows where users delegate tasks through channels such as Telegram while the persistent runtime keeps shared context, tools, sessions, and scheduled work behind the channel.
When should I choose Hermes instead of OpenClaw?
Choose Hermes when you want a dashboard-managed agent runtime, cron jobs, and OpenAI-compatible API access. Choose OpenClaw when you want the OpenClaw workspace model, skill ecosystem, and OpenClaw-specific configuration portability.