Worked on the NousResearch/hermes-agent repository to enhance the command-line interface by improving startup performance and update visibility. Refactored the CLI to perform update checks asynchronously in a background thread, reducing initialization delays and improving user experience. Consolidated banner logic into a single module for easier maintenance and eliminated code duplication. Improved repository path handling for development installations, streamlining contributor setup. Enhanced the version command to display available updates, increasing transparency for users. Utilized Python and applied asynchronous programming, code refactoring, and testing skills throughout the project. The work focused on maintainability, developer experience, and more responsive CLI interactions.