Hermes Agent Expert Needed - IPTV/EPG Automation

# Hermes Agent Expert Needed – Existing Setup, IPTV/EPG Automation, Custom Skills & VPS Advice ## Job Description I'm looking for an experienced **Hermes Agent developer or AI automation specialist** to help me continue working on my existing Hermes Agent setup. I already have Hermes Agent installed on my Windows PC and have started experimenting with its features, terminal tools, and an IPTV/EPG automation project. I'm not starting from scratch. I've already completed some setup and testing, but I need someone experienced to review my work, troubleshoot problems, help develop my projects, and teach me how to use Hermes Agent properly. I'm also considering moving Hermes Agent to a VPS or dedicated server and would appreciate professional advice on whether that would be beneficial. **Experience with IPTV, EPG, XMLTV, Python, and web scraping would be a big advantage.** ## 1. Work I've Already Completed I've been working with Hermes Agent and have made some progress: - Installed Hermes Agent on my Windows PC. - Ran Hermes installation and health checks. - Configured and tested an AI model, including Qwen3.5:4b. - Successfully tested Hermes terminal functionality using the `whoami` command. - Started an IPTV/EPG-related project called `Hermes-EPG`. - Began experimenting with XMLTV files and EPG processing. - Encountered some issues with an invalid `sample.xml` file that need troubleshooting. - Started exploring Hermes Agent's automation and tool capabilities. I would like someone to review my existing setup and continue from where I left off rather than reinstalling everything unnecessarily. ## 2. Hermes Agent Setup & Training I need help with: - Reviewing and optimising my current Hermes installation. - Explaining how to use Hermes Agent effectively. - Configuring and managing AI models. - Understanding tools, skills, memory, and automation. - Fixing errors and troubleshooting agent behaviour. - Teaching me how to create custom Hermes skills. - Running Python scripts and using terminal tools through Hermes. - Creating reliable automated workflows. ## 3. IPTV Automation I'm interested in using Hermes Agent for IPTV-related automation, including: - Working with M3U playlists. - Understanding Xtream Codes APIs. - Understanding Stalker portal technology. - Playlist organisation and management. - IPTV metadata extraction. - Integrating IPTV management tools with Hermes Agent. - Building Python-based IPTV utilities. - Automating repetitive IPTV management tasks. Experience with IPTV technologies is preferred but not essential. ## 4. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Project I've already started a project called **Hermes-EPG** and would like help developing it further. Tasks include: - Reviewing my existing EPG project and code. - Fixing XMLTV parsing and validation errors. - Setting up reliable XMLTV EPG sources. - Matching IPTV channels with EPG channel IDs. - Automatically updating EPG information. - Combining multiple authorised EPG sources. - Correcting missing programme information. - Fixing timezone and scheduling problems. - Developing automated channel-matching tools. - Exploring AI-assisted EPG channel matching. - Integrating EPG workflows with Hermes Agent. Experience with XMLTV, Threadfin, xTeVe, TVHeadend, or similar software would be valuable. ## 5. Web Scraping & Custom AI Skills I would also like help configuring Hermes Agent to work with: - Scrapling - Crawl4AI - Crawlee - Python web scraping libraries - APIs and structured data extraction I want to learn how to build custom Hermes Agent skills that can: - Collect and organise publicly accessible information. - Process IPTV and EPG metadata. - Run scheduled automation tasks. - Generate structured reports. - Update and maintain data files. - Perform multiple tasks within an automated workflow. All scraping and IPTV work should use publicly accessible information or systems I am authorised to access. ## 6. Local PC vs VPS / Dedicated Server Hermes Agent is currently installed on my Windows PC. I would like advice on: - Whether I should keep Hermes Agent installed locally. - Whether a VPS would offer better reliability or performance. - Affordable VPS or dedicated server recommendations. - Whether a GPU server is necessary. - Running Hermes Agent with cloud-based AI models. - Setting up secure remote access. - Running scheduled automation without needing my personal PC switched on. If moving to a VPS makes sense, I would like help with installation, configuration, and testing. ## 7. Remote Assistance & Training I would prefer someone who can work with me remotely through **AnyDesk or TeamViewer**. I want hands-on help and step-by-step explanations. Please explain what you're doing during the setup so I can learn how to maintain and improve everything myself. ## 8. Required Skills - Hands-on experience with Hermes Agent. - Python programming. - AI agents and automation. - API integration. - Windows and Linux troubleshooting. - Web scraping and data extraction. - VPS or server administration. - Good communication and teaching skills. **Bonus experience:** - IPTV technologies. - XMLTV and EPG development. - M3U and Xtream Codes APIs. - Threadfin, xTeVe, or TVHeadend. - AI-assisted channel matching. - Building reusable Hermes Agent skills. ## 9. Expected Deliverables By the end of the project, I would like: 1. My existing Hermes Agent installation reviewed and working reliably. 2. Any outstanding configuration and tool errors resolved. 3. My Hermes-EPG project reviewed and improved, with a working XMLTV processing example. 4. At least one useful custom Hermes Agent skill developed and demonstrated. 5. A recommendation on local hosting versus VPS hosting. 6. Clear instructions on how to run and maintain the setup independently. 7. A practical training session covering the work completed. ## 10. Questions for Applicants Please answer the following: 1. Have you used Hermes Agent before? 2. Have you developed custom skills for Hermes? 3. Do you have experience with IPTV and EPG systems? 4. Have you worked with XMLTV, M3U, or Xtream Codes? 5. Can you help troubleshoot an existing Python/EPG project? 6. Have you worked with Scrapling or Crawl4AI? 7. Would you recommend running Hermes locally or on a VPS? 8. Are you comfortable providing assistance through AnyDesk or TeamViewer? 9. How old are you? **I'm looking for someone patient, knowledgeable, and willing to teach me, not just someone who installs software and leaves.** This could turn into ongoing work as I develop more projects using Hermes Agent.