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AI Project Manager self-install

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The simple path

1. Open Terminal on your Mac.
2. Copy the recommended Hermes handoff from the thank-you page or purchase email.
3. Paste it into Terminal.
4. Press Return.
5. Let Hermes install the pack.
6. Answer Hermes setup questions in normal language.

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What Hermes does during setup

• install the pack runtime,
• install the skill,
• verify the license,
• create/preserve the local project ledger,
• start guided onboarding,
• ask one setup question at a time,
• configure a safe work surface if one is already available,
• keep local safe mode if no external channel exists,
• open the board.

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First project smoke test

Use the AI Project Manager to run a first-project test.
Create a project called “Beta Test Project.”
Add a task called “Write first status update” for Aaron, due 2026-05-01.
Add a task called “Confirm board opens” for Aaron, due 2026-05-01.
Review approvals, dispatch approved work, open the board, and give me the digest.

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If Hermes says a work surface is missing

Use the AI Project Manager to use the best available work surface. If none is connected, keep local safe mode on.

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If Terminal says hermes is not found

Use the AI Project Manager to finish setup. Ask me one question at a time.