Hermes users hit tool issues inside OpenWebUI
The writer says they use Hermes with Telegram and OpenWebUI. They prefer OpenWebUI because it lets them switch between agent profiles, but many commands and tools seem blocked there. They also say Hermes often needs to be reminded to use Composio for Google Ads and that they connected a bookkeeping agent to QuickBooks through an MCP server.
Key points
- The setup uses Hermes through both Telegram and OpenWebUI.
- The writer prefers OpenWebUI because it supports different agent profiles.
- They report that commands and tool calls seem blocked in OpenWebUI.
- They say Hermes forgets to use Composio when asked about Google Ads metrics.
- They connected QuickBooks through an MCP server and also gave access through LastPass.
Quick term guide
- Telegram
- A messaging app that can host groups and communities.
- OpenWebUI
- A web interface for using AI models and tools in one place.
- Google Ads
- Google's paid advertising service for search results and websites.
- MCP server
- A server that helps AI tools connect to outside services in a standard way.
- hermes-agent
- A likely name for Nous Research’s agent-style AI tool or service.
- permissions
- Settings that define what files or actions a system or user is allowed to access.
- tool calls
- Times when an AI system uses another function, such as search or file access.
- tool call
- One time an AI agent uses a tool, such as search, calculation, or file reading.