Hermex

Hermex is a native iOS and iPadOS client that allows users to connect to and control a self-hosted Hermes agent running via the open-source hermes-webui server.

Hermex is an open-source, native iOS and iPadOS application designed to interface with a self-hosted Hermes agent. It requires a running instance of the third-party hermes-webui server on a machine controlled by the user, such as macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL2. Users establish a connection by exposing their server via Tailscale Serve or Cloudflare Tunnel, then inputting the server URL and password directly into the app. Once connected, the app facilitates managing tasks, browsing workspaces, answering approvals, and streaming responses from the agent. The application prioritizes privacy by maintaining direct connections between the phone and the server, avoiding any intermediate developer backends or data tracking. It features optional end-to-end encrypted push notifications and caches conversations locally for read-only access when offline.

Hermex at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing: Free, no subscriptions or in-app purchases.
Released: July 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: hermexapp.com

Key features

Streaming response viewing
Task and Kanban board management
End-to-end encrypted push notifications
Local conversation caching for offline reading
Direct server connectivity with no developer backend
Native iOS and iPadOS user interface

Use it for

Directing Hermes agents remotely
Managing agent tasks and workflows on mobile
Reviewing past agent conversations offline
Responding to agent approval requests

Companions

Tools that articles about Hermex recommend using with it, each with its job.

Agent Reach — Lets Hermes read X, Reddit, YouTube and other sites.
Agent Skills — Addy Osmani's skills with verification gates for coding work.
Codebase Memory MCP — Persistent knowledge graph of your repositories.
Defuddle — Turns messy pages into clean text for the agent.
SkillClaw — Improves the skill library from real sessions.

Alternatives to Hermex

Hermes Agent — It features persistent memory, self-created skills, and isolated sandboxing.
Hermes WebUI — Run one server and access your agent from any device.
Hermes Browser Extension — Connects active web context directly to the local Hermes runtime.
Hermes Desktop — It features a built-in learning loop that creates and improves skills from experience.
Hermes Atlas — Curates over 250 open-source tools and skills with live GitHub data.
Hermes Gadget — Brings a personal Hermes Agent to a physical desk with voice interaction.
Herald OS — It runs your entire machine through conversation with an AI agent.
Hybro — Orchestrates local and remote agents using the open Agent2Agent protocol.
Memory OS for Hermes — Stops agents from forgetting by adding local persistent memory layers.
Mecum — Runs agents in desktop apps on a virtual display without virtual machines.
Permaura — Enforces user-defined rules and device-signed approvals for AI actions across connected apps.
Memoh — Agents run 24/7 on dedicated cloud computers with desktops and persistent storage.

All Hermex alternatives