An update to the Hermes AI caused connection failures for all six agents, masking the real issue as a network problem and resulting in a frustrating afternoon of debugging.

After switching from OpenClaw to Hermes Agent, the author significantly improved the performance and coordination of their AI agents, leading to enhanced productivity and enjoyment in building a self-improvement system.

A new blog series titled “The Glitch Diary” will candidly explore the challenges and failures of working with AI systems in daily life, highlighting the learning that emerges from mistakes.