Wes Roth · 2026-04-15 · notable
Hermes Agent Setup: The OpenClaw Killer Is Here
Wes Roth's first major Hermes Agent walkthrough — install, config, and a head-to-head against OpenClaw.
Roth's earlier Hermes walkthrough — setup, config, and a comparison against OpenClaw.
What is it?
A Wes Roth setup-and-comparison video for the Hermes Agent project, framed as a direct competitor to OpenClaw. Earlier in the Hermes hype cycle than his April 27 follow-up.
How does it work?
Install walkthrough, config files, then Roth runs a few agent tasks side-by-side against OpenClaw to show where Hermes either matches or pulls ahead.
Why does it matter?
First-week setup videos are where adoption decisions get made for new agent runtimes. This was an early on-ramp for a project that kept trending all month.
Who is it for?
Builders shopping for a new open-source agent runtime in mid-April.
Try it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jNp14bJpgs