This open source setup beats all productivity apps
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Outline:
0:00 Productivity assistant setup (What it can do)
0:48 Every AI Assistant and Agent explained
2:15 Why I use this open source AI assistant (Hermes)
4:00 Hermes full setup guide using Hostinger (in 2 mins)
6:13 How I use my AI assistant for work
9:51 Using my AI assistant to fill out forms
10:41 Using my AI Assistant to help me reorder supplies
12:05 Control an Android Tablet (and Track macros)
14:49 Building custom apps on the go
17:00 Two mistakes with setting up an AI Assistant
Playlists:
📱 Tech and Gadgets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoyX8rzEopA&list=PLacX82b_pofx--V2uqJmJVMGOfsJDBSm-
📖 Journaling guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmyfB513E1s&list=PLacX82b_pofztutMWary6SRslMTvYVzsi&index=1&t=229s&pp=iAQBsAgC
🧑💻 Productivity Optimization: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLacX82b_pofx0W3JjHZzi795ocRUZrSfT
🎤 Outliers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoUP3SY-Gy4&list=PLacX82b_pofx4w0E-5QdA-L_VUTHYeO3l
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I sent you a DM on Instagram, but I guess your system didn’t detect it as important. I’ll wait for your response.
I’m going to drop some buzzwords here just to see if they trigger the alarm: AI, Hermes, Grok, automations, money, Japan, business.
Hopefully this one gets through. 😅
I like the idea of using apps you enjoy like Macrofactor. What’s the process for getting Hermes hooked up to the spare Android tablet. Does that speak with the MacBook Air
This is the kind of AI I actually find useful. I don’t need it to run my whole computer, but I do like having something that helps me decide what to focus on. I use Actimate and their AI assistant helps organize my goals into a few clear priorities so I’m not wasting energy figuring out what to do next.
If you’re still using an online model, there is no benefit regarding your data. All the model touches still leaves your control and the model provider may do anything with it.
what do you use for terminal in chat?
Hey Eric, I’m that freelance logo designer who reached out to you, had you have clear direction for your channel yet? I have a coding themed merch graphic I sent to you to have a look, would you like to have it as merch on your channel? 🙂
ngl this is kinda selling me on finally just accepting ai into my life LMAO. oops
Does Hostinger only have integration with ChatGPT? Or does it also connect with other AI platforms, such as Claude?
Hey man, would love to hear your perspective more extensively on AI security, especially with all of the fearmongering surrounding the huggingface incident at OpenAI. Thanks!
When is the productivity app coming for Android??
Great video! I’m running pretty much the same exact setup, but on a Mac mini M4 that I managed to grab really cheap. Running Hermes paired with Codex, hooked up to my standard $20 ChatGPT subscription. Having a dedicated, always-on M4 Mac mini headless in a corner is genuinely the ultimate low-power, high-efficiency setup for this. Keep up the awesome content!
This is incredible. What's the average cost of token consumption for this setup?
Great video! Gave Hermes and Openclaw a try a while ago but will definitely give it another go. How’d you end up with an iPhone Duo is the bigger question 👀
the architecture behind it is still folder indexed just like any other claude + obsidian setup right? Only addition/ improvement is dedicating a machine to have it run 24/7 and using hermes for telegram integration? just trying to understand how to set it up myself
My AI agent got me into a fight with a dealer because it ordered blow and I just wanted to have cocacola for my family.
bro whare is your app ? for Android remember 😅
I thought you couldn't use a Claude subscription with Hermes, would love to use Opus and my existing subscription than having a seperate OpenAI sub
Right now i dont understand how can i make the ai agent control my laptop
And when you choosed herms on yhe cloud you choose claude opus
I got confused
i love how you're making use of the R1
Bro, genuinely, thank you for changing my life.
I bought an iPhone 13 Mini because of one of your videos. I started journaling because of you. I started using a notepad for my to-do list because of you. All of it has genuinely helped me use my phone less and become way more organised and intentional with my life.
And now seeing what you’re doing with AI… this feels like the next step.
As someone who’s grown up surrounded by technology, social media and constantly having the newest stuff, AI can honestly feel quite overwhelming. Your videos make it feel practical, simple and actually useful rather than just another thing I need to keep up with.
I’m only halfway through this video and I’m already blown away 😂. I’d genuinely love to see a more detailed video on your whole setup and how everything connects, even if that’s something you do as a members only video.
You probably don’t realise how much impact your content has had on people. You’re genuinely like a work coach/life coach without even knowing it. You’ve helped me become more organised, more planned and more intentional with my time.
So yeah bro, just wanted to say thank you. Love you, love the content, and keep it up. ❤️
its a nice AI setup and all but aren't you just relying a bit too much on ai?
bro this looks super awesome! really curious how this links in with your claude/obsidian productivity workflow?
my dog you are using opus 5 tokens for an agent? what does that run you monthly? thats the whole reason i stopped using assistants, without a harness/monthly subscription its way too expensive to get a model thats actually capable enough to do my work
Just have it code your own to do and productivity app
Mine opens in browser, but its hosted on a mini pc and accessed off network using tailscale
You can add it as an app link on your phone, it will still open in browser but in terms of friction its just as easy as any other app
I had it merge like 3 different apps I liked into one, and its completely customisable this way, only include the features you like and will use
what's the hex code for your background
When will the screen time apps come out that you created for android? 😊