hermes-desktop
The safest, simplest way to manage Hermes from your Mac. Pure SSH. No gateways, no exposed ports, no browser layer.
What is it?
What it is
Native macOS companion for Hermes Agent that provides a native Mac interface for Hermes sessions, workflows, Kanban, files, skills, cron jobs, and a terminal, either locally or over SSH, without adding extra layers.
Why it exists
To provide a native Mac workbench for the Hermes host users already use, maintaining the machine as the sole source of truth without adding extra layers or breaking trust.
Who should use it
Hermes users seeking a native macOS workbenchDevelopers comfortable with SSH and command-line toolsUsers who prefer direct machine interaction over browser-based interfaces
Who should avoid it
Users unfamiliar with Hermes or SSHNon-macOS usersThose requiring a browser-centric workflow
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How hermes-desktop works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open hermes-desktop, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Machine-first workflow with direct Hermes access
- Multi-profile support for complex workflows
- Convenient embedded terminal with customization
- Native performance on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- No reliance on external services or APIs
- Localization for non-English users
- Conflict-aware file editing
- Resilience when higher-level interfaces fail
Disadvantages
- Not notarized by Apple, may trigger trust warnings
- Requires SSH to work in Terminal first for remote connections
- Limited to Hermes ecosystem, not a general-purpose tool
- Need to build from source for clearest trust path
- No file manager or IDE features
- Prerequisites like Python3 and Hermes setup may be a barrier
Installation
native
1. Download `HermesDesktop.app.zip` from the [latest GitHub Release](https://github.com/dodo-reach/hermes-desktop/releases/latest).\n2. Double click the zip to extract `HermesDesktop.app`.\n3. Quit Hermes Desktop if an older version is already running.\n4. Drag `HermesDesktop.app` into `Applications` and replace the old copy if macOS asks.\n5. First launch: right click `HermesDesktop.app`, choose `Open`, then confirm `Open`.
FAQ
What is hermes-desktop?
hermes-desktop is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is hermes-desktop built with?
Primary language: Swift.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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