Hermes WebUI is the missing layer that turns terminal Hermes into a real chat experience.
If you've struggled with the terminal UI, this is your fix.
Free.
Web-based.
Mobile-responsive.
Works with any Hermes config.
This post covers what Hermes WebUI is, how to set it up, and why it changes the game.
Why Hermes Needed A WebUI
Terminal Hermes is powerful but ugly.
Tasks like:
- Reviewing past sessions
- Managing skills
- Editing scheduled tasks
- Switching profiles
- Configuring providers
...all require knowing CLI commands.
WebUI puts these behind clicks.
Plus the chat itself feels nicer. Markdown rendering, code highlighting, copy buttons.
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Setup In 2 Commands
The fast path:
1. Run the WebUI quick-start command.
Or ask Hermes to install WebUI for you:
"Set up Hermes WebUI for me."
Hermes runs the install.
2. Open the web interface.
Localhost URL appears in terminal. Open it.
You're in.
If anything errors, paste the error back to Hermes terminal — it'll fix.
The Interface
Sidebar:
- Active session
- Profile switcher
- Skills list
- Memory editor
- Scheduled tasks
- Model switcher
Main area:
- Chat with markdown rendering
- Reasoning mode toggle (minimal/low/medium/high)
- Provider switcher dropdown
Top right:
- Online status (green = connected)
- Settings
Clean. Functional. Free.
For broader Hermes context, my hermes ai course post covers the harness theory.
Mobile Friendly
Hermes WebUI is responsive.
Open the localhost URL on your phone (same network) and it works.
Or if you set up Hermes on a VPS with HTTPS, you access it from anywhere.
That mobility makes Hermes a "carry-with-you" agent rather than "tied to my desktop."
Switching Providers
The provider dropdown supports:
- Anthropic (Claude)
- OpenRouter (gateway to dozens of models)
- DeepSeek
- Mistral
- Z AI
- Ollama (local)
- OpenCode
- Custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Pick per-conversation. Different conversations can use different models.
For DeepSeek specifically, my hermes deepseek post covers the model + harness pattern.
Reasoning Mode
The reasoning toggle controls how much "think" the model does before responding.
- Minimal: fast, cheap, lower quality.
- Low: balanced default.
- Medium: more thinking, slower, better quality.
- High: maximum thinking, expensive, top quality.
For chat: low.
For coding: medium.
For research: high.
Toggle per message. Saves money on simple queries while still giving deep work depth.
Profile Switching
Click the profile dropdown.
Pick from your configured profiles (Default, Sales, Content, Research, etc).
Profile changes:
- Active skills
- Memory loaded
- Persona / tone
- Model preferences
Switching is instant.
For profile design patterns, my build your own openclaw post covers the personas.
Skills In WebUI
Skills tab shows everything installed.
Click any skill to see:
- Description
- Examples
- Usage count
- Edit button
Edit a skill inline. Save. The change applies immediately to new chat messages.
In terminal you'd edit YAML. Here it's a form.
For skill design specifically, my deepseek openclaw post covers the architecture.
Scheduled Tasks UI
Schedule tab.
Each scheduled job shows:
- Cron expression
- Last run / next run
- Status (active / paused / error)
- Output destination
Edit, pause, delete inline.
This is the most useful UI improvement over terminal — schedule management was painful before.
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Hermes WebUI vs Hermes Desktop App
Both exist. Both work.
WebUI:
- Browser-based
- Mobile responsive
- Lighter resource use
- Self-hostable
Desktop App:
- Native macOS/Linux app
- Office mode (3D virtual office)
- Slightly slicker UX in places
- Requires more RAM
For mobile access: WebUI wins.
For desktop only: either works.
I run both. WebUI for mobile + occasional remote access. Desktop for daily.
Migrating Sessions
WebUI shows sessions from all channels:
- Web UI
- Terminal CLI
- Telegram
- Discord
- Email gateway
All in one timeline.
Filter by channel. Search by content. Find that conversation from last Tuesday.
For session management patterns, my hermes deepseek post covers cross-channel use.
Hermes WebUI FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes — open source MIT licensed.
Does it run on Windows?
Browser-based, so any OS that runs a browser. Hermes itself needs WSL2 on Windows.
Can I share access with my team?
Yes — host on a VPS, share the URL. Add basic auth for security.
Does it work offline?
The UI requires localhost or VPS. Models can be local (Ollama).
Can I customise the look?
Limited theming via CSS. Full dark/light supported.
How does it compare to Open WebUI?
Open WebUI is more general (works with many AI agents). Hermes WebUI is Hermes-specific and tighter.
Related Reading
- Hermes AI course — base setup
- Hermes DeepSeek — model pairing
- Build your own openclaw — skills theory
Final Take
Hermes WebUI is the polish layer Hermes deserved.
Free.
Clean.
Mobile-friendly.
Works with your existing Hermes config.
Install in 2 commands tonight.
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Hermes webui is the free polish layer — install it tonight.