Hermes Agent Automates Small Business Workflows
NousResearch · x · 2026-07-16
This is one of the winning projects from the NousResearch Hermes Agent Hackathon, featuring an "owner-controlled" agent system designed for service businesses.
What the project does
- Integrates via Telegram to run business processes directly
- Reads inbox to identify leads
- Calls a pricing engine to generate quotes
- Generates Stripe payment links for collections
- All actions require owner approval first
Additional info
- The author built a small business skill library in about 10 days
- Covers CRM, marketing, financial analysis, and owner onboarding
- Prizes include $5,000, an NVIDIA DGX Spark, and $3,000 in Stripe credits
Related event: Business Agent Hackathon Names Winners(8 posts)→
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