One of the smartest things you can do with Hermes right now:

Use Obsidian to build a second-brain database that self-evolves over time.

Here's how to set it up in <5 minutes:

Step 1. Download Obsidian

Head to obsidian . md and download the desktopp app.

Create a new Obsidian vault (this is where all notes live locally).

Start dumping everything in here:

• Business context

• Personal goals

• Meeting summaries

The more you put in, the more powerful it gets.

Step 2. Connect Hermes to your Obsidian vault

Open the new Hermes desktop app and paste this prompt:

"I want to connect you to my new obsidian vault and have you act as my second-brain orchestrator - do everything necessary to set up that connection now."

This gives Hermes direct access to everything inside your vault.

Step 3. Let it self-evolve

Every time you add a new note, Hermes automatically ingests it.

Prompt Hermes:

"Every day, scan my second brain database. Every time I add a new note, use it to create reusable skills and workflows."

Pro tip: Once Obsidian is connected to your agent, you can just prompt it directly to add notes/context/data.

This is what a true AI second brain looks like.

Save this and build your second brain system now.