Documentation

Everything you need to set up and run your Hermes agent on Mercury. From first message to advanced cron workflows.

Getting Started

5-minute setup. No downloads, no command line.

1

Choose a plan on the Pricing page.

2

After payment, you'll be prompted to enter your API key (OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI).

3

You receive a bot invite link via email.

4

Click the link — your agent is now a contact in your chat app.

5

Start talking! Try: Scrape https://example.com or Summarize this YouTube video: [link]

What's Pre-Installed

Your agent comes with these skills out of the box:

Core

Web scraping, YouTube summaries, Blog monitoring, Stock tracking, Web research, Cron scheduling

Productivity

Email, Notion, OCR/Documents, Maps, Presentations

Lifestyle

GIF search, Spotify control, Smart home, Songwriting

Advanced

GitHub issues/PRs, Airtable, Polymarket, arXiv research

Cron Job Examples

Schedule recurring tasks using plain English. Your agent understands natural time expressions.

“Every morning at 8 AM, scrape https://example.com and summarize the changes”
“Every weekday at 9 AM, give me a stock portfolio summary”
“Every Monday, monitor this RSS feed for new posts”
“Every hour, check this product page for price changes”

FAQ

Do I need to know how to code?
Not at all. You describe what you want in plain English. We handle everything else.
Where does the agent actually run?
On our secure VPS. You don't need to install anything or manage any infrastructure.
Which platforms are supported?
Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp. Your agent is a contact in your phone, not a website.
How do I set up my API key?
After subscribing, you provide your OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI key. You can change it anytime from your settings.
How much will LLM API calls cost me?
Typical usage of ~30 min/day might cost $5-15/mo through OpenRouter. You have full control over model choice and spending.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Your API key is encrypted. We never share your data.
How long does setup take?
Under 2 minutes. Pick a plan, connect your chat, and start talking.
What is the difference from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a chatbot you open in a browser. Mercury is an always-on agent that lives in your chat apps, runs scheduled tasks, scrapes the web, and remembers you across days.
What happens if I stop paying?
Your agent is paused and data retained for 30 days. Resubscribe to resume where you left off.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscription, no lock-in, no hidden fees.