Running Hermes Agent and Its WebUI on One Fly.io Machine
Two config files and four commands: the Hermes gateway and its WebUI on one Fly.io Machine, sharing a volume, with each container holding only the secrets it needs.
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I build products, automate with AI, and write about it.
AI Product Engineer with 27 years of experience turning rough problem statements into polished products. I work across the full stack — frontend, backend, databases, devops, and cloud. Available for Fractional CTO engagements.
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Running Hermes Agent and Its WebUI on One Fly.io Machine
Two config files and four commands: the Hermes gateway and its WebUI on one Fly.io Machine, sharing a volume, with each container holding only the secrets it needs.
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AI Project Management: Shipping Software When Agents Write the Code
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Mastering Hermes
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