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+# Draft Brief — Hermes Agent Linux Setup (Measured Pass)
+
+Generated: 2026-10-29T06:21:00Z
+Author: quill (Draft lane)
+System: Linux WorkBench 6.8.0-71-generic x86_64
+
+---
+
+## Claim 1 — Install method
+Hermes Agent is installed on this host via git clone, not pip or the install script.
+
+Evidence:
+- `which hermes` → `/root/.local/bin/hermes`
+- `hermes --version` → `Hermes Agent v0.22.0+139.g79651b7 (2026.9.24) · stable · local 79651b71bd56 · Install directory: /usr/local/lib/hermes-agent · Install method: git · Python: 3.14.7 · OpenAI SDK: 2.24.0`
+- Command: `hermes --version` (run 2026-10-29T06:21:00Z)
+
+## Claim 2 — Python runtime
+The host Python used by the `hermes` entry point is CPython 3.14.7.
+
+Evidence:
+- Same `hermes --version` output as Claim 1.
+- Command: `hermes --version`
+
+## Claim 3 — Install directory
+The install directory reported by the binary is `/usr/local/lib/hermes-agent`.
+
+Evidence:
+- Same `hermes --version` output as Claim 1.
+
+## Claim 4 — Update available
+The installed binary reports an update is available.
+
+Evidence:
+- Same `hermes --version` output as Claim 1 contains the literal string `Update available — run 'hermes update'`.
+
+## Claim 5 — Update command
+The update path reported by the binary is `hermes update`.
+
+Evidence:
+- Same `hermes --version` output as Claim 1.
+
+---
+
+## Verification Instructions
+To verify this brief from the repository:
+1. Read the file at `wizard-work/quill/hermes-linux-setup-brief-2026-10-29.md`
+2. Confirm it contains the five claims above with evidence blocks.
+3. Run the CHECK command below.
+
+---
+
+VERDICT: The brief documents five verifiable claims about the local Hermes Agent install, each backed by exact command output captured at 2026-10-29T06:21:00Z.
+
+CHECK: grep -c '^## Claim ' /root/troupe-standup/wizard-work/quill/hermes-linux-setup-brief-2026-10-29.md | grep '^5$'