01What Hermes Jarvis Obsidian Is and How It Works

Hermes Jarvis Obsidian is a combination of an AI agent (Hermes Jarvis) and a note-taking app (Obsidian) connected through an MCP connection. It gives your agent permanent memory so it never forgets your business details, projects, or preferences between sessions.

Normally, every time you start a new AI session, you have to re-explain everything. Hermes Jarvis Obsidian solves this by writing everything it learns into Obsidian during each session. When you come back, it reads that vault automatically and picks up right where you left off.

Your agent now has real, persistent context from the very first prompt of the day.

Inside the Agent OS, this memory system runs live. When a new model or workflow drops, Hermes updates the Obsidian vault on its own—you don't have to touch anything.

02Main Features of the Hermes Obsidian Integration

The Hermes Obsidian Memory system turns your whole Agent OS into a live operations log. Here are its key features:

  • Automatic memory writing: When Hermes finishes a task (like drafting an onboarding sequence), it writes what it did back into Obsidian. You get a permanent, searchable record of every task, piece of content, and decision.
  • Multi-device sync: Using Sync MCP, you can connect your vault across multiple devices. Each device gets its own token. Adding a new device takes about five minutes by scanning a QR code.
  • Remote access via Tailscale: You can link multiple machines remotely with Tailscale (free). It takes about 10 minutes to set up with zero cost.
  • Voice agent with memory: The voice agent inside the Agent OS uses the same Obsidian vault. It pulls context from your notes to give you better, more relevant answers without you having to repeat yourself.
  • Custom voice option: You can swap the default voice for a custom one using an API like 11 Labs. You pay for that API separately; the default setup uses your existing subscription, so no extra cost.

03How to Set Up Hermes Jarvis Obsidian Step by Step

Setting up the Hermes Jarvis Obsidian memory system in your own business follows a clear 30-day roadmap. Here are the key steps:

  1. Install the Agent OS zip file and get Hermes Jarvis running on your machine.
  2. Connect your Obsidian vault and set up the memory folders.
  3. Configure which parts of your business Hermes has access to—your content, client workflows, and automations—so it has the right context from the start.
  4. Set up multi-device sync using Sync MCP. Each device gets its own token. Add a new device by scanning a QR code; this takes about five minutes.
  5. Optionally pair with Tailscale to link multiple machines remotely. Ask the agent that set up your Agent OS to configure it. The whole process takes about 10 minutes at zero cost.

By the end of week 1, your agent already knows your business and can run tasks on its own. Live coaching calls inside the AI Profit Boardroom walk through this setup step by step.

04How to Use the Hermes Obsidian Memory System in Practice

Once the memory system is live, using it is simple. You start a session by giving a prompt like: "Read my Obsidian folder called Business Context and use it as background for everything today." From that point, Hermes already knows your business, projects, workflows, and preferences—you never explain them again.

When Hermes completes a task, it automatically writes the result back into Obsidian. For example, if it drafts a new onboarding sequence for your community members, the draft appears as a note in the vault. You can then go back and audit what it did—see what it produced last Tuesday, tweak a note, and the next session Hermes picks up the updated instruction automatically.

The voice agent works the same way. It sits in the corner of your screen. You simply speak a request about a project, and because it pulls context from Obsidian, it already knows the history of that project.

You don't have to stop working or switch windows.

05Results and Comparisons Shown in the Episode

In the episode, Julian Goldie shows a real example from the AI Profit Boardroom. The community uses Hermes to manage content, onboarding, and community workflows. They told Hermes once what the boardroom is, what they teach, and how they communicate.

That information went into Obsidian. Now every session, Hermes already knows all of it. They never have to re-explain anything.

Another demonstration: Hermes was set to run on a server overnight, completing tasks and writing results back to Obsidian while the main machine was off. When coming back in the morning, everything it did overnight was already organized, labeled, and ready in the vault.

Julian notes that most business owners haven't built the memory layer yet—they are still using AI as a chat tool. The Hermes Obsidian combo gives a clear advantage: context from session one without repeated explanations.

06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid

Here are important tips and warnings from the episode:

  • Prompt clearly: Always start a session with a prompt that directs Hermes to read your Obsidian folder, for example: "Read my Obsidian folder called Business Context." Without that, the memory may not activate.
  • Custom voice costs extra: If you want a custom voice using 11 Labs API, you pay for that API separately. The default voice uses your existing subscription—no extra cost.
  • Backup your vault: Since Obsidian is local, make sure you have regular backups so you don't lose the permanent record of tasks.
  • Spend time on setup: The first week is critical. Configuring which parts of your business Hermes accesses ensures it has the right context from the start.
  • Use Tailscale carefully: When linking multiple machines remotely, make sure your Tailscale setup is secure. Follow the 10-minute tutorial inside the boardroom.

07Who Should Use Hermes Jarvis Obsidian and Why It Matters

This system is for business owners who want their AI agent to be truly useful over time. If you are tired of re-explaining your business every session, Hermes Jarvis Obsidian saves you time and keeps your agent's knowledge consistent.

It is especially valuable for anyone running multiple tasks—like content management, client workflows, or community operations. The memory layer means your agent stays smart about your business even when you are offline.

Julian notes that most people have not yet figured out the memory layer. Setting it up now puts your business ahead while the window is still open. The full Agent OS and 30-day roadmap are available inside the AI Profit Boardroom.