hermes-agent vs codex
Two agents that both cover coding.
| hermes-agent | codex | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 261,034 | 133,436 |
| In stacks | 9 | 15 |
| Tasks | coding, multi-agent, research, memory, devops | coding |
| Last update | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-06 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Install | — | — |
| Source | Repository | Repository |
How to choose
- Both are agents that cover coding.
- hermes-agent leads on stars (261,034 to 133,436, 2.0×).
- hermes-agent also covers multi-agent, research, memory, devops.
- Both appear in 3 stacks: Distilly Person Profile skill built from a departing colleague's messages and docs, Local coding agent on a Mac via Rapid-MLX with Codex and Hermes, OpenDesign design-system prototype loop with coding agents.
- codex was updated more recently.
Numbers are a snapshot from 2026-11-06. Check each repository before you commit.
Used together
- Distilly Person Profile skill built from a departing colleague's messages and docsFrom README3 tools
- Local coding agent on a Mac via Rapid-MLX with Codex and HermesFrom README5 tools
- OpenDesign design-system prototype loop with coding agentsFrom README6 tools