The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has been gaining serious traction as the “USB-C for AI agents.” Instead of agents just talking about tools, MCP lets them actually discover, authenticate, and call real tools — whether local or remote.
Today, Hermes Agent took a big step forward.
The New MCP Catalog
Hermes now ships with a built-in, Nous-curated MCP Catalog. Accessible directly via the hermes mcp command or the agent interface, it offers one-click installation of pre-approved MCP servers.
The initial lineup includes:
- n8n — Local workflow automation with several tools enabled by default
- Linear — Remote project management via HTTP + OAuth (no local setup required)
More servers will be added through reviewed PRs from trusted sources only. This curated approach prioritizes security and reliability over an open free-for-all.
Why This Matters
Tool integration has long been one of the biggest friction points in agentic systems. Discovery, authentication, permissions, and versioning are all hard problems. The catalog approach solves the “where do I even start?” problem while keeping the system extensible.
You can still run your own custom MCP servers alongside the catalog ones.
The Bigger Picture
This release lands at an interesting time. OpenAI has been testing remote MCP support, and the ecosystem around memory layers, on-chain actions, and automation platforms continues to grow. Hermes is positioning itself as a mature, practical layer for turning models into agents that can actually do things.
For developers working across multiple companies and workflows (like many of us), having reliable, low-friction tool access inside the agent loop is genuinely useful.
The catalog is live now. If you’re running Hermes, give hermes mcp a try.