FAQ

Edited by Lawrence Beckwith on July 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM UTC

This page is a routing layer. For each common question, follow the link to the page that holds the real answer.

Is OtherU production-ready?

The ds4-server inference stack and Hermes Agent gateway are stable. See Project Status for the per-component status matrix.

What hardware does it run on?

The reference deployment is a Framework Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB unified memory running Fedora 44. See Hardware: Framework Desktop + JetKVM for the full requirements, and Architecture Overview for the system architecture.

How do I install it?

Follow Setup and Deployment for ds4-server and Hermes Agent setup. The Operations Runbook is the day-2 reference once it is running.

How do I connect a messaging channel (Telegram / Signal / WhatsApp)?

Configure Hermes Agent with the ds4-server provider endpoint. See Connect Hermes Agent for the procedure.

How do I call the inference API from my own application?

ds4-server speaks OpenAI-compatible HTTP on port 8000. Endpoint shapes and model names are documented in API and Integrations.

Can OtherU control a computer without installing software on the target?

Yes. The vision-and-control pipeline drives the target through a JetKVM (or NanoKVM-Pro). The target machine sees only a standard USB keyboard and mouse — no drivers, agents, or OS access required. See Hardware: Framework Desktop + JetKVM.

How is memory handled across sessions?

Hermes Agent provides layered memory: Hindsight (semantic + keyword + entity-graph recall) for durable facts, session search (FTS5-indexed conversation history) for past transcripts, and skills for procedural workflows. The Architecture Overview covers the planes.

What is GSD?

GSD was the autonomous development loop under the old multi-container stack. It has been retired in favour of Hermes Agent's tool delegation. See Project Status.

Is there a cloud version?

No. Everything runs locally — ds4-server inference on the operator's hardware.

What's the license?

Business Source License 1.1, converting to Apache 2.0 on 2029-02-03. Commercial use prior to conversion requires written consent. Full terms on the License page.

How do I report a security issue?

Email otheru@otheru.ai with [Security] in the subject. Acknowledgement within five business days. See the License page for the current disclosure policy.

Who do I contact for commercial or partnership inquiries?

otheru@otheru.ai — for licensing, partnerships, and general inquiries.