Hermes Desktop - The desktop application for Hermes Agent, ready to use out of the box.

What is Hermes Desktop?

Hermes Desktop is a developer sir1st Introducing the Hermes Agent Community Edition desktop application. It packages the Python runtime, the hermes-agent core, and the hermes-web-ui visual interface into a single executable file, eliminating the need for users to manually install dependencies like Python and Node.js; simply double-click to launch. Built on Electron, the application supports macOS (Apple Silicon/Intel), Windows x64, and Linux (x64/arm64) platforms, offering out-of-the-box functionality and allowing non-technical users to completely abandon terminal command lines and browser tabs.

Main functions of Hermes Desktop

• Run out of the boxIt comes with Python 3.12.13 and hermes-agent v0.14.0 built-in, so users don't need to manually install dependencies such as Python, UV, and Node.js. Just double-click the downloaded package to start it.
• Cross-platform native applications:supply .dmg(macOS Apple Silicon/Intel),.exe(Windows x64).AppImage/.debIt supports multiple installation formats such as Linux x64/arm64, and its system integration is higher than that of browser tabs.
• Full Web UI capabilitiesBuilt on hermes-web-ui, it supports all visualization functions such as session management, model switching, skill management, memory viewing, and usage monitoring.
• Quick Profile SwitchingYou can switch between different agent configurations (such as text mode/code mode) with one click through the user menu in the lower left corner, without having to remember complex command line parameters.
• Multiple LLM provider accessSupports 11+ model providers including OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Qwen, MiniMax, Ollama, and LM Studio.
• Streaming conversations and slash commandsReal-time SSE streaming rendering response, supports /new,/web,/code,/shell,/memory Shortcut commands, etc.
• Rich toolsetIt includes 14+ built-in tool categories, covering web search, browser automation, terminal commands, file operations, code execution, visual analysis, image generation, TTS voice, and more.
• Memory and Personality ManagementSupports persistent memory systems (accessible to providers such as Honcho and Mem0), and allows direct editing of the SOUL.md personality file.
• Skill ManagementBrowse, install, and edit Skills in the GUI, covering 28+ categories, and supporting a visual skill learning trajectory.
• Scheduled task orchestrationBuilt-in Cron builder allows you to create automated tasks and configure 15 delivery targets (such as daily reports and nightly backups).
• Message gateway integrationSupports configuring gateways for 15+ messaging platforms, including Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, Lark, and WeChat Work.
• Seamless switching between terminal and GUIShared with Hermes installed via command line ~/.hermes Data catalogs, sessions, and memories are interconnected, allowing for seamless switching between desktop applications and terminals.
• Automatic update mechanism:integrated electron-updaterIt automatically detects new versions and prompts for updates upon startup, or you can manually go to GitHub Releases to download and install over the existing version.

How to use Hermes Desktop

• Download installation packageVisit GitHub Releases and select the installation file for your platform (macOS). .dmgWindows selection .exeLinux selection .AppImage or .deb)
• First run authorization:
  • macOSDrag the application in Applications Then, the terminal executes. xattr -cr "/Applications/Hermes Desktop.app" To bypass Gatekeeper's "broken" warning (v0.x is not yet code-signed).
  • WindowsSmartScreen will display a "Not recognized" message. Click "More information → Run anyway" to resolve the issue.
• Launch applicationDouble-clicking the icon will start the Electron main process, which will automatically launch the hermes-web-ui Koa service in the background.127.0.0.1:8648The rendering window directly loads the local page.
• Configure LLM providerAfter the initial startup, follow the wizard to configure the API Key (supports OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI, Ollam, etc.), or select a local model endpoint.
• Start conversationOnce you enter the main interface, you can have a live conversation with the Hermes Agent and use all the functions such as slash commands, tool calls, and skill management.

Hermes Desktop project address

• Github repositoryhttps://github.com/sir1st/hermes-desktop

Hermes Desktop's core advantages

• Zero environmental thresholdTraditional Hermes Agent requires users to install dependencies such as Python 3.11+, UV, Node.js, and Git themselves. The desktop version solves this problem all at once through its built-in runtime, greatly reducing the usage cost for non-developers.
• Stability is better than browserThe web version of hermes-web-ui runs in a browser, which has problems such as cumbersome permission configuration, gateway dependence, and unexpected crashes; the desktop application, as an independent process, has more controllable system resource consumption and stability.
• Freely switch between terminal and GUIThe desktop version and the command-line installed Hermes share the same data directory.~/.hermesUsers can seamlessly switch between desktop applications and terminals at any time without losing sessions or memories.
• Community-driven rapid iterationAs an unofficial community project, sir1st closely follows the update schedule of upstream hermes-agent and hermes-web-ui, automatically building multi-platform release packages through CI.
• Open source and auditableThe project itself is licensed under the MIT license, and the code is completely open source. Users can review the packaging logic and security themselves.

Application scenarios of Hermes Desktop

• Local AI assistant for daily office workIt serves as an alternative to the ChatGPT web version, allowing users to continuously interact with the Hermes Agent on their desktop to handle tasks such as document preparation, code writing, and file management.
• Visual configuration of IM gatewayConfigure gateways for 15+ messaging platforms, including Telegram, Discord, Slack, Lark, and WeChat Work, through the desktop interface without having to remember command-line parameters.
• Skills and Memory ManagementBrowse, install, and edit Skills in the GUI; view and modify persistent memory entries; and manage user profiles.
• Scheduled task orchestrationUse the Cron builder to create automated tasks (such as daily reports and nightly backups) and manage delivery targets through the interface.
• Multi-profile workflow isolationCreate independent profiles for different projects or roles, switch contexts with one click, and avoid memory confusion.