Part 1 of 2 — Before comparing Hermes Agent and OpenClaw to Claude Code and OpenCode, you need to know what they actually are. Deep-research findings from 100 agents, primary sources only.
GeneralThese four terminal agents appear in the same lists. Here is what each one is, verified from primary sources, and which to use for what job.
GeneralPart 2 of 2 — The full comparison table and decision guide, built from verified primary sources. Stars, MCP, skills, Windows, free tier, and what each tool is actually for.
GeneralI tested both Hermes Agent and OpenClaw on the same tasks for a month. The answer isn't which one is better — it's that they were built from opposite directions. Here's the architecture that drives everything.
GeneralPart 2: the decision guide, the combined setup, and the honest trade-offs. Based on a month of real testing.
GeneralOpenClaw routes AI through WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and 15+ other channels. It also has a skills system and agent loop — and Hermes Agent can migrate from it. Here is what it is.
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