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desktop-hermes/hermes-agent-desktop

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81TypeScriptAudience · vibe coderComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · moderate

TLDR

A desktop app that connects an AI agent (Claude, Grok, or Gemini) to your computer to run chat, automation, and scheduled tasks.

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  root((Hermes Agent Desktop))
    What it does
      Runs AI agent locally
      Automation workflows
      Scheduled tasks
    Tech stack
      TypeScript desktop app
      Windows macOS Linux
    Use cases
      Chat with agent
      Schedule tasks
      Manage kanban board
    Audience
      Power users
      Developers
      AI hobbyists
    Models supported
      Claude
      Grok
      Gemini

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Run an AI agent on your desktop that can chat and execute automation workflows using Claude, Grok, or Gemini.

USE CASE 2

Switch between multiple AI providers and models from one desktop interface.

USE CASE 3

Use a kanban board and scheduling features alongside an AI assistant on your own machine.

What is it built with?

TypeScript

How does it compare?

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires downloading a zip release and providing your own AI provider API keys.

MIT license: use, copy, modify, and distribute freely, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Hermes Agent Desktop is a desktop application for running AI agents on Windows 11, macOS, and Linux. It connects to multiple AI model providers, including Claude, Grok, and Gemini, and can also work with local AI models. From a single desktop interface, you can have conversations with AI, set up task automation workflows, and run scheduled operations. The README describes it as targeting power users, developers, and anyone who wants an AI agent working directly on their computer. The README shows a multi-panel interface with separate views for chat, profiles, models, providers, tools, skills, schedules, a gateway, persona configuration, a kanban board, an office section, and settings. The application is designed for switching between different AI models and providers within the same interface. The README mentions complex automation workflows and local desktop integration but provides no technical detail about how those capabilities work. Installation is a download-and-run process: download a zip archive from the releases page and launch the application. Some features require API keys from the AI providers you want to connect. A troubleshooting table covers common issues like API connection failures, slow performance, models not loading, and Windows compatibility errors. The README is sparse beyond screenshots and a troubleshooting table. It notes the project is for educational and personal use only, that API keys from third-party providers may be required, and that the authors disclaim responsibility for account issues or violations of service terms. The project is licensed under MIT.

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Prompt 1
Walk me through downloading and installing Hermes Agent Desktop on Windows 11.
Prompt 2
What API keys do I need before using Hermes Agent Desktop with Claude?
Prompt 3
What should I check if Hermes Agent Desktop won't start on my machine?
Prompt 4
Compare running an AI agent locally with Hermes Agent Desktop versus using a cloud-based assistant.

Frequently asked questions

What is hermes-agent-desktop?

A desktop app that connects an AI agent (Claude, Grok, or Gemini) to your computer to run chat, automation, and scheduled tasks.

What language is hermes-agent-desktop written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript.

What license does hermes-agent-desktop use?

MIT license: use, copy, modify, and distribute freely, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is hermes-agent-desktop to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is hermes-agent-desktop for?

Mainly vibe coder.

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