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Tools & PluginsThursday, November 5, 2026

Hermes Agent Plugin Hackathon — $20,000 Prizes

7-day hackathon with $20k in cash prizes (1st place $10k + neon + merch + credits). Any plugin is eligible (model, memory, tools, messaging, Desktop, etc.). Accepted plugins go live in the Hermes Marketplace. Entry requires PR to the catalog + demo video on X tagging @NousResearch. Deadline: 5 PM EST Nov 11.

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Why it matters

Direct path for builders to ship durable, installable extensions that every Hermes user can use. The prize structure and Marketplace listing make this more than a weekend toy contest.

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