Seven changes cut Hermes agent running costs by up to 95%
tomcrawshaw01 · x · 2026-10-28
The author shares a full workflow for optimizing token usage in coding agents like Claude Code and Hermes — even on a subscription, token efficiency lets you do more within the same quota.
Key result: a free audit plugin dropped his overhead from 40,000 to 19,200 tokens before he even changed models; combined with 7 changes, Hermes agent runs up to 95% cheaper. A step-by-step article and YouTube walkthrough accompany the setup.
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