Hermex
Hermex is a native iPhone and iPad app for controlling a self-hosted Hermes agent. The agent keeps running on your own server; the app connects to it over your private Tailscale network or an HTTPS tunnel, streams replies, lets you answer approval requests, manage tasks and Kanban boards, browse the agent's workspace and get push notifications when it needs you. It is free on the App Store with no in-app purchases, and its source is open.
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About Hermex
Hermex is listed in our personal agents category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Hermex is a native iPhone and iPad app for controlling a self-hosted Hermes agent. The agent keeps running on your own server; the app connects to it over your private Tailscale network or an HTTPS tunnel, streams replies, lets you answer approval requests, manage tasks and Kanban boards, browse the agent's workspace and get push notifications when it needs you. It is free on the App Store with no in-app purchases, and its source is open. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free on the App Store, no in-app purchases; open source (MIT); needs your own Hermes server. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-21.
Hermex at a glance
- Category: Personal agents
- Built for: People and teams who want a ready-to-use AI product
- Pricing: Free on the App Store, no in-app purchases; open source (MIT); needs your own Hermes server (as the maker states it)
- GitHub: uzairansaruzi/hermex · 1,545 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Official site: hermexapp.com
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 21, 2026
Hermex FAQ
What is Hermex?
Hermex is a native iPhone and iPad app for controlling a self-hosted Hermes agent. The agent keeps running on your own server; the app connects to it over your private Tailscale network or an HTTPS tunnel, streams replies, lets you answer approval requests, manage tasks and Kanban boards, browse the agent's workspace and get push notifications when it needs you. It is free on the App Store with no in-app purchases, and its source is open.
How much does Hermex cost?
Hermex's pricing, as the maker states it: Free on the App Store, no in-app purchases; open source (MIT); needs your own Hermes server. Check the official site for current plans.
Where can I find Hermex's source code?
On GitHub at uzairansaruzi/hermex, which had 1,545 stars as of Oct 21, 2026.
What are alternatives to Hermex?
Similar tools include AnythingLLM, Yao, Clawdi, TecAdRise Bot, Eney and Shortwave.
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