Hermes Agent and GLM 5.3 Reverse Engineer TikTok API for Under $20

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A developer used Hermes Agent, the REA toolkit, and GLM 5.3 to replicate TikTok's headless data collection pipeline for under $20. The experiment demonstrates the agent's autonomous capability in complex reverse engineering tasks, replacing traditional expensive emulator-based or manual analysis workflows.

LATEST/A developer used Hermes Agent, the REA toolkit, and GLM 5.3 to replicate TikTok's headless data collection pipeline for under $20. The experiment demonstrates the agent's autonomous capability in complex reverse engineering tasks, replacing traditional expensive emulator-based or manual analysis workflows.

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Hacker News AIT2Oct 30, 04:35·68 pts
Hermes Agent and GLM 5.3 Reverse Engineer TikTok API for Under $20
- Achieved low-cost automated reverse engineering using Hermes Agent + REA + GLM 5.3
- Successfully replicated TikTok's headless API data collection logic without emulators
- AI agents can handle advanced technical details previously behind paywalls
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