Nous Research Adds Blank Slate Mode to Hermes Agent via platform_toolset CLI and disabled_toolset
Decision Brief
What changedNous Research adds Blank Slate mode to its open-source Hermes Agent, starting with only provider, model, file operations, and terminal, with other toolsets requiring user opt-in.
Why it mattersThis mode provides a lean agent startup, helping AI builders control toolset enablement order, reducing resource usage and security risks.
Who should careAI coding tool users
Affected stackNo specific stack identified
Builder actionMonitor
Source confidenceMedium · Reliable media or first-hand reporting
Nous Research's updated Blank Slate mode lets Hermes Agent start from minimal configuration, only enabling provider, model, File Operations, and Terminal by default. Other toolsets like platform_toolsets.cli and disabled_toolsets require manual activation. This design increases toolset controllability, suitable for development scenarios needing fine-grained agent capability management.
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- MarkTechPost
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