# My Current AI Stack: The Tools, Models, & Apps I Use Every Day **URL:** \ **Category:** Content Creators\ **Tags:** hermes, onchain-ai-garage, the-stack, agents, tools\ **Created:** [29 September 2026 14:00 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/my-current-ai-stack-the-tools-models-apps-i-use-every-day/24574 "2026-09-29T14:00:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/user_avatar/www.artofsm.art/artesia/32/36_2.png) [@artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/u/artesia)\ **Post date:** [29 September 2026 14:00 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/my-current-ai-stack-the-tools-models-apps-i-use-every-day/24574/1 "2026-09-29T14:00:05Z")
[![](https://www.artofsm.art/uploads/default/original/3X/1/b/1b53a1bc81d09678dce42b47add378ed812a19c9.jpeg "My Current AI Stack: The Tools, Models, & Apps I Use Every Day") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZNQ0Tv-kc) The creator outlines their daily AI workflow using three main tools—Orca for managing long-term projects, Herder for quick experiments and planning, and the Hermes desktop app for organizing multiple agent profiles and specialized tasks—each paired with specific AI models like Opus 5.5, Astra, and GPT-6 Solo. They emphasize the complementary strengths of these tools in handling diverse tasks efficiently and invite viewers to share their own AI setups to foster community learning. ---
**Author:** ![artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/user_avatar/www.artofsm.art/artesia/32/36_2.png) [@artesia](https://www.artofsm.art/u/artesia)\ **Post date:** [29 September 2026 14:21 UTC](https://www.artofsm.art/t/my-current-ai-stack-the-tools-models-apps-i-use-every-day/24574/3 "2026-09-29T14:21:18Z")
In this video, the creator shares an overview of their current AI workflow, highlighting the tools, models, and applications they use daily as of late September. They emphasize that their exploration of AI tools is not just for content creation but also integral to managing various projects. The video focuses on three main tools: Orca, Herder, and the Hermes desktop application, each serving distinct purposes in their workflow. The creator invites viewers to share their own tools and models in the comments, fostering a community exchange of AI practices. Orca is primarily used for managing long-term projects that span weeks or months. The creator appreciates Orca’s smooth interface and mobile app, which allows them to monitor progress and interact with ongoing tasks conveniently, even while away from their computer. They typically limit themselves to two active projects in Orca to keep things manageable. Currently, they are running two projects: Keepsake Threads, part of their Agent Business series, and an educational iOS app under development. Orca’s strength lies in its ability to handle complex, ongoing workflows with models like Claude code running on Opus 5.5 and Astra, with plans to switch to GPT-6 Solo if needed. Herder serves a different role, focusing on one-off experiments, video planning, and shorter sessions. It excels in session persistence, allowing the creator to pause and resume work seamlessly, which Orca struggles with at times. Herder is also less demanding on system memory, making it suitable for quick experiments and content planning. The creator uses Herder mainly with Claude models, especially Opus 4.5, and appreciates its reliability and speed compared to other models like Grok, which has recently slowed down. The Hermes Agent desktop application is used for managing multiple agent profiles and specialized workflows. This tool is particularly valuable for organizing sessions and developing custom agent skills, such as generating thumbnails and video descriptions automatically. The desktop app supports switching between different profiles easily, which helps the creator keep their work organized and efficient. They also use Hermes for local AI models, creating isolated profiles to experiment without interference from other agents, enhancing their ability to manage diverse AI tasks. Finally, the creator uses Telegram on mobile as a private agent interface, managing confidential workflows and interacting with agents like Hibana. They appreciate having three distinct tools—Orca, Herder, and Hermes desktop—because it allows quick switching between different types of tasks without clutter. The main AI models in use are Opus 5.5 for leadership and delegation, Astra for complex tasks, and GPT-6 Solo for agent-related work. The creator concludes by inviting viewers to share their own AI setups and experiences, expressing interest in exploring new tools and models suggested by the community. ## Useful Links - [Orca AI Tool](https://www.onorca.dev/) — One of the three main tools in the creator’s daily AI workflow. - [Herdr AI Tool](https://herdr.dev/) — One of the three main tools in the creator’s daily AI workflow. - [Hermes Agent GitHub Repository](https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent) — One of the three main tools in the creator’s daily AI workflow and central to managing AI agents. - [Claude Code AI Model](https://claude.com/claude-code) — Key AI model used in the creator’s workflow, especially with Orca and Herdr.