AIHermes Agent reportedly cuts non-test Python code by 34.4% in self-refactor
Nous Research says the cleanup used 1,393 subagents and about 19 active hours, claiming nearly $2 million saved in engineering hours.
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Nous Research says it had a million lines of Python to clean up, and Hermes Agent was asked to tackle the job on September 2, 2026. Its account describes a self-refactor involving 1,393 subagents and about 19 active hours, leaving 34.4% less non-test Python. Nous Research claims the work saved nearly $2 million in engineering hours.
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Hermes Agent reportedly cuts non-test Python code by 34.4% in self-refactor
Nous Research says the cleanup used 1,393 subagents and about 19 active hours, claiming nearly $2 million saved in engineering hours.