Get the source
git clone https://github.com/vxsxxn/Aa.git
another alternative AI agent
There are a lot of AI agents. This is one more.
Aa is software that runs on your own computer and does tasks for you. You decide what it does, your data stays on your machine in open formats, and you can stop using it or take everything with you at any time.
Install from source
git clone https://github.com/vxsxxn/Aa.git cd Aa pip install -e . Aa
Get started
Run Aa on your machine
Python 3.11–3.14. The CLI entry point is Aa.
Editable install
cd Aa && pip install -e .
Start chatting
Type Aa in your terminal.
Features
What’s in Aa
Desktop settings, an approvals UI, a secret vault, and a mods system — built on the Hermes Agent base.
01 · Settings
Desktop settings
Configure the agent on your machine.
02 · Approvals
Approvals UI
Review and allow actions before they run.
03 · Vault
Secret vault
Keep credentials out of plain files and chat.
04 · Mods
Mods system
Extend Aa without rewriting the core.
How it works
You keep the wheel
You stay in charge
Every action needs your approval before it runs.
No lock-in
Your data stays portable and open. Leave whenever you want.
Free will
Aa is a tool. It does what you ask, nothing more.
FAQ
Common questions
What is Aa?
A desktop AI agent for building things — code, sites, and day-to-day work. It is a fork of Hermes Agent by Nous Research and is becoming its own project.
How do I install it?
Clone the repo, run pip install -e ., then start with Aa.
Needs Python 3.11–3.14.
Is it open source?
Yes. MIT License. Based on Hermes Agent by Nous Research — keep the credit.