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Schedule social media posts with Hermes
Connect BrokenPost to the Hermes agent and let it schedule social media posts from chat, on a schedule or on its own.
How do I connect Hermes to BrokenPost?
There are 2 ways. Pick the one that fits you.
Add the MCP server to Hermes
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In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL.
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Add the lines below to ~/.hermes/config.yaml.
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Run /reload-mcp in the chat and sign in to BrokenPost.
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Ask Hermes to schedule a post.
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
brokenpost:
url: "<MCP_URL>"
auth: oauthUse the BrokenPost CLI and agent skill
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In BrokenPost, open Plugins, then CLI & AI Skills, and copy the install commands.
- 2
Run them in your terminal. They install the CLI and the BrokenPost skill for your agent.
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Set your BrokenPost API key as an environment variable.
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Ask Hermes to schedule a post. It calls the CLI for you.
What can you ask Hermes?
Type these in Hermes. Hermes writes the post, BrokenPost schedules it.
- “Each Monday, write 3 posts about our product and schedule them on LinkedIn for Monday, Wednesday and Friday.”
- “Post this picture on Instagram and Threads tonight at 7.”
- “Show me every post that failed this week.”
What happens when you ask Hermes to post
- 1
You ask in Hermes, in plain words.
- 2
Hermes lists the channels you connected in BrokenPost and picks the right ones.
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It reads each app's rules and settings from BrokenPost, so the post fits every limit before it is written.
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If you shared a picture, a video or a link to one, it uploads it to your media library.
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It creates the post as scheduled, as a draft, or to go out now, and gives you a preview link.
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At the set time BrokenPost publishes it and it shows on your calendar.
What Hermes can do in BrokenPost
Schedule, draft or post now
Create a post for one app or many, for a set time, as a draft, or right away.
See your calendar
List what is scheduled, published, drafted or failed between any two dates.
Fix or remove posts
Change the settings of a post that has not gone out yet, or delete a post with its comments.
Use the right settings
Read each app's rules and settings, like subreddits, boards, privacy or flair, before posting.
Add your media
Upload a picture or video from a link to your media library.
Make pictures and videos
Generate a picture or a short video for a post.
Cut long videos into clips
Turn a long YouTube video into short vertical clips with captions, saved as drafts.
Work across brands
List your brands and post to the right channels for each one.
Where Hermes shines
- Long-running, repeat jobs
- Chat from Telegram or the terminal
- Open models
Which apps can Hermes post to?
Every app you connect in BrokenPost. Pick one to see its limits and how to post to it from Hermes.
If something goes wrong
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| BrokenPost tools don't show up | Restart Hermes after adding BrokenPost, or start a new chat, and check that the server is turned on. |
| It keeps asking me to sign in | Remove BrokenPost from Hermes, add it again and sign in once more. |
| It says a channel is not connected | Connect the app in BrokenPost first. Hermes can only post to channels connected there. |
| A post failed | Ask Hermes "why did my last post fail?" It can read the error from BrokenPost and help you fix the post. |
| I used an API key and it stopped working | If you rotated your key in BrokenPost, put the new one in Hermes's config. |
What it costs to use Hermes with BrokenPost
AI agents work on every plan, including Free.
| Free | Free · 1 brand · 20 posts a month |
|---|---|
| Creator | $19/month or $12/month yearly · 3 brands · unlimited posts |
| Pro | $29/month or $19/month yearly · 10 brands · unlimited posts · +5 brands for $19/month |
| Team | $99/month or $49/month yearly · 25 brands · unlimited posts · +10 brands for $39/month |
Questions people ask
How do I connect Hermes to BrokenPost?
In BrokenPost, open Plugins and copy your MCP URL. Add the lines below to ~/.hermes/config.yaml. Run /reload-mcp in the chat and sign in to BrokenPost. Ask Hermes to schedule a post.
Can Hermes schedule posts to Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn?
Yes. Once connected, Hermes can post to every app you connected in BrokenPost: X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, Bluesky and more.
Is it free to use Hermes with BrokenPost?
Yes. AI agents work on every BrokenPost plan. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Will Hermes post without asking me?
Hermes only acts when you ask. You can also ask for drafts and approve them in BrokenPost before anything goes live.
Does Hermes know each app's rules?
Yes. Before it posts, Hermes reads each app's limits and settings from BrokenPost, like character limits, media rules and required fields, and BrokenPost checks the post again before it goes out.
Can Hermes add pictures and videos?
Yes. It can upload a picture or video from a link, use files from your media library, or make a new picture or video for the post.
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