From 3961f8e7a493a90ab9554b0abed15c3fb094e989 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: teknium1 Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:31:45 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] refactor: update README for improved clarity on provider setup and switching - Revised the "Getting Started" section to clarify the installation process with `hermes setup`. - Enhanced instructions for changing providers and models using the `hermes model` command. - Streamlined the explanation of available provider options, including Nous Portal, OpenRouter, and custom endpoints. --- README.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5c71ed6b8..dc4e87316 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -37,14 +37,19 @@ hermes # Start chatting! ## Getting Started -After installing, connect Hermes to an LLM provider. The quickest way: +The installer (`hermes setup`) walks you through selecting a provider and model. Once that's done: ```bash -hermes login # Log in with your Nous Portal account (opens browser) hermes # Start chatting! ``` -Don't have a Nous Portal account? Use `hermes model` to set up **OpenRouter** (100+ models, pay-per-use API key) or a **custom endpoint** (VLLM, SGLang, or any OpenAI-compatible API) instead. You can switch providers and models at any time by running `hermes model` again. +To change your provider or model later: + +```bash +hermes model # Interactive provider & model selector +``` + +This lets you switch between **Nous Portal** (subscription), **OpenRouter** (100+ models, pay-per-use), or a **custom endpoint** (VLLM, SGLang, any OpenAI-compatible API) at any time. ---