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SAGE9AI · setup preview · not a diagnostic
Hermes-first AI agent setup path

See your AI-agent setup
before you install.

Answer seven practical questions. AgentLens shows a practical setup path, then translates model choices into plain-English categories, monthly cost expectations, and local hardware reality checks.

Setup Preview

Use the dropdowns to preview a practical AI-agent setup path, then review the recommended next step, model/provider options, and hardware fit before you install.

Changes workflow and support path.
Hardware affects local-model and DIY recommendations.
If unknown, keep the recommendation simple.
Choose the amount of friction you will tolerate.
Affects login, billing, and model selection.
First win should be specific and achievable.

AgentLens assumes beginners want a working result today, so speed and fast/simple tradeoff questions are no longer required.

Optional. Controls the paid next-step recommendation.

Do not enter passwords, API keys, client data, health records, financial data, or other sensitive information.

Fastest Beginner Win

Hermes Desktop is your best first path.

Hermes Desktop + OpenAI / ChatGPT OAuth

Best for a beginner or operator who wants a useful AI agent running quickly without studying infrastructure first.

Expected usability

What may become frustrating

    What you can do today

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      Recommended next step

      Model Choice Guide

      Most customers do not need to know every benchmark. They need to know the buying path, expected monthly cost, and whether their computer can realistically run local models.

      Guardrails

      AgentLens is a setup preview and recommendation tool. It is not a diagnostic, benchmark, guarantee, certification, or pass/fail test. Use it to decide the best first path, then verify exact setup details during installation.

      SAGE9AI’s launch thesis: get customers running on their own AI agent as quickly as possible, then offer shortcuts to advanced setups, configurations, workflows, and capabilities that beginners would otherwise spend significant time researching and building alone.