Hermes Agent Blank Slate Setup Mode: Build a Faster, Update‑Proof AI AgentThe script explains Hermes Agent’s new Blank Slate Setup Mode, which lets you build an AI agent from the ground up with only the bare minimum (model, files, terminal) and manually enable tools later. It contrasts this with the old “fully loaded” setup where every agent boots with many capabilities and can become slower after updates, citing OpenClaw’s decline as an example. Hermes now offers Quick Setup, Full Setup, and Blank Slate, launched via typing “Hermes setup” in the terminal, with tools added later through “Hermes tools/skills” (e.g., skill opt-in). Benefits highlighted include faster performance (especially on weaker devices), more security, fewer tokens, predictable behavior, and an “update-proof” configuration that won’t load tools you didn’t choose. The presenter shows using separate agent profiles to compare blank slate vs full setups and promotes the Hermes Agent OS/community and coaching at aiprofitborne.com.00:00 Blank Slate Update01:16 Profiles Side by Side02:18 Update Proof Minimal Boot03:59 Setup Options Explained05:54 Why It Matters07:32 Use Cases and Demo08:41 Commands to Enable Tools09:23 Control for Client Work10:39 Key Takeaways Recap11:17 Agent OS Offer12:44 Wrap Up