The latest articles on DEV Community by Lio (@lio_king). https://dev.to/lio_king https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3918064%2F24f15963-bc8d-45a7-8c9d-bad2874c5427.png https://dev.to/lio_king en Lio Tue, 26 May 2026 13:44:39 +0000 https://dev.to/lio_king/open-source-intelligence-has-a-new-standard-1cei https://dev.to/lio_king/open-source-intelligence-has-a-new-standard-1cei <p>Why are we still settled for 'good enough' when it comes to agentic frameworks?</p> <p>I’ve tried them all. The heavy enterprise ones. The experimental GitHub repos that break the moment you look at them. </p> <p>Choosing the right stack for a startup is a nightmare because you’re usually trading off speed for control. But using Hermes Agent locally changed my perspective on where the ceiling is for open-source intelligence.</p> <p>Most frameworks are rigid. Hermes is fluid. </p> <p>Connecting it to real-world tools and watching it navigate multi-step logic wasn't just a technical win—it was a glimpse into a new era of development. It’s the difference between a scripted sequence and a dynamic problem-solver.</p> <p>Check out what they're building:<a href="https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/</a></p> <p>When we look back, this will be the moment the playing field leveled for independent developers. We aren't just consumers of AI anymore; we're the architects.</p> <p>What’s the one thing holding your current AI agents back from being truly useful?</p> hermesagentchallenge devchallenge agents automation