OpenClaw promised a self-hosted AI assistant I could actually leave running, but Hermes Agent is the one that delivers it
OpenClaw has faced criticism for its security model, which is considered broken by design. In contrast, Hermes Agent from Nous Research has successfully delivered a self-hosted AI assistant with a strong focus on security. While both projects aim to provide persistent AI agents, Hermes Agent is recognized for its engineering discipline and proactive security measures.
- ▪OpenClaw's development process has been criticized for merging AI-written PRs with minimal review.
- ▪The project's founder has downplayed security concerns, referring to it as a hobby.
- ▪Hermes Agent has been praised for treating security as a primary concern from the start.
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