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2026-05-295 min

Which playbook should you start with: OpenClaw or Hermes?

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Which playbook should you start with: OpenClaw or Hermes?

Start with Hermes Agent if you want one persistent personal AI agent. It is the right first book when your question is: how do I install an agent, connect it to my channels, give it memory and tools, and let it run safe recurring work?

Start with OpenClaw if you want the larger operating model. It is the right first book when your question is: how do I think about an AI team, isolated runtimes, shared skills, private networking and a multi-agent workflow?

Choose Hermes first if

  • You want an agent in Slack, Telegram or another messaging channel.
  • Memory, skills, cron, profiles and tools are your main interest.
  • You want to get one reliable assistant running before scaling.

    • Choose OpenClaw first if

  • You want a multi-agent team model.
  • You care about Docker-style isolation, Tailscale and shared agent infrastructure.
  • You want to understand how Sam-like agents can support a whole team.

    • The hub keeps both together, but the hub bundle checkout is the fastest way to get both PDFs in English and German.

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