# skylight — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover skylight. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ship It Saturday: The Week I Shipped An Open Source Contribution And Chased A Crop Bug](https://www.seerofsouls.com/ship-it-saturday-week-i-shipped-open-source-contribution-and-chased-a-crop-bug/) _2026-08-29 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I shipped the Hermes Achievements contribution, launched the Hermes Command Center, kept building TopStart, and chased down a featured image bug that was cutting every image in half. ## [How I Made Hermes Achievements Better And Gave It Back](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-i-made-hermes-achievements-better-and-gave-it-back/) _2026-08-28 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I took the Hermes achievements plugin, added unlock notifications, confetti, a Discord webhook, share cards, and more, then sent it all back as a pull request. Here is the story of the contribution. ## [How To Parallelize Your Work With Hermes Delegation](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-to-parallelize-your-work-with-hermes-delegation/) _2026-08-11 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I used to run my tasks one at a time and wait on every result. Then I started sending batches of independent work to parallel workers. Here is how it works and when it pays off. ## [Running Hermes On Discord: The Complete Guide To The Gateway System](https://www.seerofsouls.com/running-hermes-on-discord-the-complete-guide-to-the-gateway-system/) _2026-08-07 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ A complete walkthrough of setting up the Hermes Gateway with Discord. From creating your bot to running skills in chat, voice channels, and real world workflows. ## [How To Keep Your Hermes Setup Safe: Backup, Checkpoints, And Recovery](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-to-keep-your-hermes-setup-safe-backup-checkpoints-and-recovery/) _2026-08-05 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Hermes offers five tools for protecting your config, skills, memory, and sessions. Here is how each one works and when to use them. ## [I Built A Theme Pack For Hermes: 24 Skins, One Click Switching, And Zero Broken Contrast](https://www.seerofsouls.com/i-built-a-theme-pack-for-hermes-24-skins-one-click-switching-and-zero-broken-contrast/) _2026-08-04 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I built a theme pack for Hermes Agent with 24 contrast-checked skins and a desktop Theme Switcher plugin. Here is how it works and why I made it. ## [How I Use Hermes Cron Jobs To Automate My Weekly Reports](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-i-use-hermes-cron-jobs-to-automate-my-weekly-reports/) _2026-08-03 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I used to spend Saturday afternoons piecing together a weekly report from memory and scattered notes. Now a Hermes cron job handles it. Here is exactly how the pipeline works. ## [How I Use Hermes Agent To Run My WordPress Site From Chat](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-i-use-hermes-agent-to-run-my-wordpress-site-from-chat/) _2026-07-31 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ I manage my WordPress site entirely from chat. Drafting articles, setting tags, adding featured images, all through Hermes Agent. Here is how the workflow works. ## [Meet Pip: The New Mascot For AI Content On SeerOfSouls](https://www.seerofsouls.com/meet-pip-the-new-mascot-for-ai-content-on-seerofsouls/) _2026-07-30 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Meet Pip, the new mascot for AI content on SeerOfSouls. Here is why she exists and how she was created with AI image generation. ## [Your Hermes Journey: A Four-Part Series On Getting The Most Out Of Your AI Agent](https://www.seerofsouls.com/your-hermes-journey-series/) _2026-07-29 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ A complete guide to the four core Hermes features that make your AI agent smarter over time: the interview prompt, skills, cron jobs, and memory. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XJgKaBqC3tvI) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Never Start From Scratch: How Hermes Persistent Memory Remembers Who You Are](https://www.seerofsouls.com/never-start-from-scratch-how-hermes-persistent-memory-remembers-who-you-are/) _2026-07-27 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Hermes Agent remembers your preferences, projects, and conventions across every session. Here is how persistent memory works and why every conversation gets better. ## [Set It And Forget It: Automating Tasks With Hermes Cron Jobs](https://www.seerofsouls.com/set-it-and-forget-it-automating-tasks-with-hermes-cron-jobs/) _2026-07-24 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Hermes Agent cron jobs let you schedule tasks to run automatically. Here is how to set up daily check-ins, weekly reports, and more. ## [How Hermes Skills Turn Your AI Agent Into A Self-Improving Assistant](https://www.seerofsouls.com/how-hermes-skills-turn-your-ai-agent-into-a-self-improving-assistant/) _2026-07-22 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Hermes Agent skills capture your workflows so your agent never forgets them. Here is how they work, how to create them, and why they compound over time. ## [Why The First Thing You Should Do With Hermes Is Let It Interview You](https://www.seerofsouls.com/why-the-first-thing-you-should-do-with-hermes-is-let-it-interview-you/) _2026-07-20 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ New to Hermes Agent? The "Interview me" prompt helps your AI learn your goals, projects, and workflows in minutes. Here is why it is the first thing every new user should try. ## [OpenCode Go Review: Is the $10/Month Coding Model Plan Worth It?](https://www.seerofsouls.com/opencode-go-review-is-the-10-month-coding-model-plan-worth-it/) _2026-07-16 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ OpenCode Go is a budget-friendly $10/month subscription from Anomaly that gives developers curated access to 13 of the best open-source coding models. But is it worth it? Here is the full review. ## [Quick And Effective Ways To Lock And Secure Your Mac](https://www.seerofsouls.com/quick-and-effective-ways-to-lock-and-secure-your-mac/) _2026-04-13 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Locking and securing your Mac, or any computer for that matter, is a great and effective way to protect your personal files, any sensitive information you might keep on the Mac and to prevent unauthorized access. This is especially important if you have multiple users that use the Mac or if you are often using it in public places. ## [Review: Sennheiser CX 80U USB-C Earbuds](https://www.seerofsouls.com/review-sennheiser-cx-80u-usb-c-earbuds/) _2026-04-06 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Thanks to the awesome folks over at Sennheiser, today I'll be reviewing their new Sennheiser CX 80U USB-C Wired Earbuds. Released in early 2026 as the successor to the popular CX 80S, the Sennheiser CX 80U aims to prove that wired audio is not just a relic of the past, but a high-fidelity solution for the USB-C era. ## [Cliff’s Notes 2026: Episode Five](https://www.seerofsouls.com/cliffs-notes-2026-episode-five/) _2026-03-31 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Well hello there! It's been quite a while since I did one of these posts, or any posts on the website for that matter. Why you ask? Life has just been crazy and pretty busy in various ways. Plus I'll also admit I've just not really had motivation to want to post things. You know, writers block and such! ## [Review: RK Royal Kludge A72 68% Ergonomic Alice Layout Mechanical Keyboard](https://www.seerofsouls.com/review-rk-royal-kludge-a72-68-ergonomic-alice-layout-mechanical-keyboard/) _2026-02-18 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Thanks to the folks over at Royal Kludge, also known as RKGaming, for sending over the Royal Kludge A72 Ergonomic Alice Layout keyboard for review! They sent over the Sky Blue variant, but it also comes in Cloudy Black and Matcha Green variants. You also have a choice of three different switch types, Tactical Beige Switches, Silent Purple Switches or Linear Cream Switches. RK sent me the Sky blue… ## [Cliff’s Notes 2026: Episode Four](https://www.seerofsouls.com/cliffs-notes-2026-episode-four/) _2026-02-17 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Been a couple of weeks since I did my previous Cliff's Notes, so I figured I'd try and get one out this week. Couple of things to talk about, mostly work wise, so that will be the bulk of this episode. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DRUlW87ra1Av) _2026-02-17 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Cliff’s Notes 2026: Episode Three](https://www.seerofsouls.com/cliffs-notes-2026-episode-three/) _2026-02-03 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Once again, kind of changing up how I post these Cliff's Notes posts. I've tried to do them every week, but personally I think that's a bit too often. So I've decided I'm just going to do them every two to three weeks and I'm simply going to name them chronological order for the year. ## [Cliff’s Notes: Episode 2 Of 2026](https://www.seerofsouls.com/cliffs-notes-episode-2-of-2026/) _2026-01-13 · Cliff · SeerOfSouls: AI Tools, Reviews, And Tech That Works_ Not much happened this week to be honest, which isn't necessarily a bad thing in a lot of cases. But there are a couple of things I'll talk about, so let's get to each of those.