Have the agent compare products and buy one
Hermes compared AliExpress choices for a user and, after they approved the pick, went ahead with the purchase.
- What they did
- A user had Hermes plugged into an existing personal setup that already tracked context, where things lived, and earlier dead ends. When they needed to buy something on AliExpress, they sent product links and asked for help deciding. Hermes made a five-item comparison table against the user’s preferences, then kept going until the order was submitted.
- How it went
- They said this cut a task that normally took about two hours of reading listings and comments down to roughly 10 minutes. The order was completed, but they did not specify the item other than that it was for their dog, and they did not describe the final checkout path.
- Tips
- This kind of handoff works best when the agent already knows your setup and tastes from earlier use. If you want to try it, have the agent show you the comparison first and wait for your go-ahead before any purchase step.
Try it yourself with Hermes Agent
I need help choosing [item] for [who/what it’s for]. My budget is [amount], and the non-negotiables are [requirements]. Review the options I share, compare the strongest candidates in a table with price and key differences, and recommend one. Before you do anything that commits money, stop and ask me to confirm the exact product and total cost. After I approve, place the order and report back with what you bought.
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