NousResearch

NousResearch provides the Hermes 4 family of models, focused on advanced reasoning and creative depth rather than optimizing purely for inference speed.

Website: https://nousresearch.com/

Getting an API Key

1. Sign Up/Sign In: Go to the NousResearch inference platform. Create an account or sign in.
2. Navigate to API Keys: Access the API key section.
3. Create a Key: Generate a new API key.
4. Copy the Key: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely.

Supported Models

Cline supports the following NousResearch models:

• Hermes-4-405B (Default) - Largest Hermes 4 model focused on advanced reasoning and creative depth (128K context, $0.09/$0.37 per 1M tokens)
• Hermes-4-70B - Balanced model for complex reasoning while staying fast and cost-effective (128K context, $0.05/$0.20 per 1M tokens)

Configuration in Cline

1. Open Cline Settings: Click the settings icon (⚙️) in the Cline panel.
2. Select Provider: Choose "NousResearch" from the "API Provider" dropdown.
3. Enter API Key: Paste your NousResearch API key.
4. Select Model: Choose your desired model from the "Model" dropdown.

Tips and Notes

• Reasoning Focus: Hermes 4 models are designed for advanced reasoning and creative depth.
• Competitive Pricing: Very affordable pricing for large parameter models.
• 128K Context: Both models support 128K token context windows.