The short version
An open-source personal agent used as a daily founder boss and business memory.
From the HackerLinks archive
Hermes Agent
An open-source personal agent used as a daily founder boss and business memory.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-16
Last seen:2026-08-28
Times seen:2
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A founder described concrete help with tasks, fundraising, incorporation, compliance, and staying on track.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-28
“I've been using a Hermes agent to act as my "boss", giving me three tasks to do each day / creating a memory of everything with the business.”
jjcm · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
CEO fired developers to make room for AI. Developers create open source AI CEO
2026-04-16
Editorial paraphrase
“it didn’t feel like I was constantly needing to fix it, so at the moment I’m happy with it”.
Original threadAsk HN: Who is using OpenClaw?
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