Building an AI Agent That Consistently Pushes Work Forward
kristianism · reddit · 2026-07-19
The author built an AI agent using Hermes Agent designed to "push work forward." The core isn't a single model, but an entire system: persistent identity and behavior rules, selective memory, local Obsidian archiving, reusable skills, integrations like Linear/Xero, and scheduled tasks for morning briefings, wrap-ups, backups, and maintenance. They emphasize that the truly useful combination is **Identity + Memory + Skills + Tools + Files + Schedules + Verification**. This agent has been used for DeFi research, Solidity audits, financial analysis, bookkeeping, software development, research reports, and content planning. However, it's not an "automated employee"—tool failures, outdated context, skill distortion, and model misunderstandings still occur.
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