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Setup

API bills for a private agent: it runs free on a 16GB Mac Mini

What it does

Gemma 4 12B through LM Studio, Honcho for memory, Telegram for remote access, and one Mac setting so it never sleeps. Daily AI news lands in Telegram.

Why it is worth it

A private agent on hardware you own, with no monthly API bill.

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Screenshot: Agent stuck on your desktop: text it from your phone, set up by QR code
SetupOct 12

Agent stuck on your desktop: text it from your phone, set up by QR code

The dashboard creates the Telegram bot for you and adds your account to the allow list. Scan, tap Connect, and your agent is in your pocket.

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SetupOct 11

A backup you have never tested: prove it restores without touching live files

A read-only check rebuilds your newest backup in a temp folder and reports names and counts. Your live setup and keys are never opened.

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Screenshot: Keep agent running: minimize Hermes Desktop to the system tray
SetupOct 14

Keep agent running: minimize Hermes Desktop to the system tray

A Hermes Desktop setting called Minimize to tray hides the app in the system tray when you close the main window, while your sessions continue running. Toggle it in Settings > Appearance > Window layout.

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