GMO Internet's 'ConoHa VPS byGMO' Begins Offering Startup Script for Self-Evolving AI Agent 'Hermes Agent'
GMO Internet's 'ConoHa VPS byGMO' is now offering a startup script template that automatically configures the execution environment for 'Hermes Agent,' a self-evolving AI agent, starting April 28, 2026. This allows users to easily set up and run the AI agent securely on VPS, maximizing its self-improvement capabilities.
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GMO Internet Inc. (Representative Director and President, Masashi Ito; hereinafter, "GMO Internet"), part of the GMO Internet Group, has begun offering a startup script template that automatically configures the execution environment for the self-evolving AI agent "Hermes Agent," from April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), on its "ConoHa VPS byGMO" service (URL: https://vps.conoha.jp/).
A startup script is a function that automatically performs initial processes to get an application into a "usable state" when a server is started. Normally, users need to install applications and configure environments themselves, but with the startup script function of 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' server usage can be started easily without complex settings. This saves users time and effort, significantly improving work efficiency.
[About "Hermes Agent"]
"Hermes Agent" is an open-source (MIT license) autonomous AI agent developed by Nous Research. In just seven weeks since its release, it has garnered over 95,000 GitHub stars, attracting attention as the fastest-growing open-source agent framework in 2026. Its distinguishing feature is its "self-evolving" design, which includes persistent memory across sessions and a skill system that is automatically generated and improved through experience, making it smarter the more it is used. It supports 18 messaging platforms, including Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp. It comes standard with over 80 bundled skills, and including official optional skills, over 140 skills are immediately available.
On the other hand, "Hermes Agent" possesses high autonomy, including file operations, shell command execution, and API integration with external services, so using it with a dedicated execution environment is recommended. Therefore, 'ConoHa VPS byGMO' has begun offering a startup script that can automatically build an execution environment for "Hermes Agent," enabling its operation to be limited within the VPS. The startup script is available for free.
[Benefits of using with 'ConoHa VPS byGMO']
By using "Hermes Agent" on 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' users can gain the following benefits:
- Secure operation with isolated execution environment
By running on 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' the execution environment can be isolated from a personal PC or home network. Even in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the impact on the local environment can be blocked. By placing only the minimum necessary data and permissions within the confined VPS environment, it enables a configuration that is easy to ensure security, including access control and operational monitoring.
- Usable as an "AI agent" operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
If implemented in a local environment (PC), the AI agent would stop if the PC is turned off or goes into sleep mode. However, in a VPS environment, it can operate stably 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, allowing it to be utilized as an "always-on AI agent" even late at night or when out.
- Maximizing self-evolution through persistent memory and skill accumulation
The biggest feature of "Hermes Agent" is its self-evolving function that retains memory across sessions and automatically generates and improves skills based on experience. By operating it constantly on a VPS, the agent's memory and skills are continuously accumulated, allowing it to grow into a more capable personal agent the more it is used.
- Multi-platform access from anywhere
"Hermes Agent" supports messaging platforms such as Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Signal. By keeping a gateway constantly running on the VPS, users can send instructions to the AI agent from smartphones or PCs regardless of location.
- Reduced effort for environment setup and updates
Traditionally, manual setup was required, demanding a certain level of expertise. However, by utilizing 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' users can easily use the latest version with reduced effort for environment setup and updates.
*If "Hermes Agent" is to be used in environments handling confidential data such as business emails or customer information, or in applications requiring particularly high security such as financial or medical information, or if it is difficult to perform technical operations such as update management and setting changes yourself, we recommend that you carefully consider its use before proceeding. For details, please refer to the official website.
A startup script is a function that automatically performs initial processes to get an application into a "usable state" when a server is started. Normally, users need to install applications and configure environments themselves, but with the startup script function of 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' server usage can be started easily without complex settings. This saves users time and effort, significantly improving work efficiency.
[About "Hermes Agent"]
"Hermes Agent" is an open-source (MIT license) autonomous AI agent developed by Nous Research. In just seven weeks since its release, it has garnered over 95,000 GitHub stars, attracting attention as the fastest-growing open-source agent framework in 2026. Its distinguishing feature is its "self-evolving" design, which includes persistent memory across sessions and a skill system that is automatically generated and improved through experience, making it smarter the more it is used. It supports 18 messaging platforms, including Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp. It comes standard with over 80 bundled skills, and including official optional skills, over 140 skills are immediately available.
On the other hand, "Hermes Agent" possesses high autonomy, including file operations, shell command execution, and API integration with external services, so using it with a dedicated execution environment is recommended. Therefore, 'ConoHa VPS byGMO' has begun offering a startup script that can automatically build an execution environment for "Hermes Agent," enabling its operation to be limited within the VPS. The startup script is available for free.
[Benefits of using with 'ConoHa VPS byGMO']
By using "Hermes Agent" on 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' users can gain the following benefits:
- Secure operation with isolated execution environment
By running on 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' the execution environment can be isolated from a personal PC or home network. Even in the event of unforeseen circumstances, the impact on the local environment can be blocked. By placing only the minimum necessary data and permissions within the confined VPS environment, it enables a configuration that is easy to ensure security, including access control and operational monitoring.
- Usable as an "AI agent" operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
If implemented in a local environment (PC), the AI agent would stop if the PC is turned off or goes into sleep mode. However, in a VPS environment, it can operate stably 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, allowing it to be utilized as an "always-on AI agent" even late at night or when out.
- Maximizing self-evolution through persistent memory and skill accumulation
The biggest feature of "Hermes Agent" is its self-evolving function that retains memory across sessions and automatically generates and improves skills based on experience. By operating it constantly on a VPS, the agent's memory and skills are continuously accumulated, allowing it to grow into a more capable personal agent the more it is used.
- Multi-platform access from anywhere
"Hermes Agent" supports messaging platforms such as Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Signal. By keeping a gateway constantly running on the VPS, users can send instructions to the AI agent from smartphones or PCs regardless of location.
- Reduced effort for environment setup and updates
Traditionally, manual setup was required, demanding a certain level of expertise. However, by utilizing 'ConoHa VPS byGMO,' users can easily use the latest version with reduced effort for environment setup and updates.
*If "Hermes Agent" is to be used in environments handling confidential data such as business emails or customer information, or in applications requiring particularly high security such as financial or medical information, or if it is difficult to perform technical operations such as update management and setting changes yourself, we recommend that you carefully consider its use before proceeding. For details, please refer to the official website.