Hermes Workspace: Free AI Mission Control

Hermes Workspace v2 is the free open-source mission control that turns Hermes from a terminal tool into a proper AI command centre.

If you've been running Hermes in the terminal, this changes everything.

This post covers:

What Hermes Workspace v2 is.
The chat, terminal, memory, skills, and inspector features.
How to install (local + Docker options).
Why it beats the standard Hermes dashboard.

What Hermes Workspace Is

Imagine your Hermes AI agent.

Now imagine giving it a proper home — not just a chat window, but a full command centre.

That's Hermes Workspace.

Free.

Open source.

Native gateway where you can:

Chat with your AI.
Run terminal commands.
Browse files.
Manage memory.
Control 2,000+ skills.

All from one screen.

Like ChatGPT or Claude Desktop, but way more powerful — because it's running your actual Hermes agent.

What V2 Adds

Hermes Workspace just got v2.

New stuff:

Native gateway you can speak to your AI agents online.
Chat, terminal, memory, skills, inspector all integrated.
Mission control style dashboard.
Sub-agent orchestration.
Profile system for managing multiple agents.

If you used the v0.9 Hermes dashboard, v2 is a major upgrade — adds chat-with-agent that v0.9 doesn't have.

Two Install Options

You can run Hermes Workspace two ways.

Option A — Docker

Runs siloed in Docker container.

Cleaner separation from your machine.

Option B — Local

Runs directly on local host.

Easier integration with your Hermes setup.

Most users go local for simplicity.

How To Install

Quick walkthrough.

1 — Open Hermes

Use your existing Hermes setup.

If you don't have one, follow How To Setup Hermes Agent.

2 — Ask Hermes to install Workspace

In your Hermes chat, just say:

"Can you set up Hermes Workspace?"

Hermes guides you through.

3 — Pick local or Docker

Choose B (local) for simplest setup.

4 — Wait for install

Takes a few minutes.

Sometimes needs Claude Code to help if terminal install fails — see Free Claude Code.

5 — Open the local URL

Once installed, visit the local host URL.

You'll see Hermes Workspace UI.

6 — Connect to Hermes gateway

If not auto-connected, configure to point at your Hermes setup.

Local Models Support

Hermes Workspace works with:

Cloud models (Claude, GPT, Gemini, etc).
Local models via Ollama.
Atomic Chat for local model running.

Switch between providers seamlessly inside Workspace.

For local model setup, see Ollama Hermes.

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Key Features

Hermes Workspace v2 ships with:

1 — Chat

Speak directly to your Hermes agent inside the UI.

Way nicer than terminal.

2 — Memory

Edit and manage memory.

Add new memories.

Switch between memory profiles.

3 — Skills

2,000+ ready-to-use skills.

Toggle on/off in the UI.

Add custom skills.

4 — File manager

Browse, edit, manage files.

5 — Terminal

Still available if you prefer CLI.

6 — Themes

8 different visual themes.

7 — Multi-device support

Works on Mac, PC, iPhone, Android.

Progressive web app — same experience everywhere.

Profile System For Multi-Agent

Hermes Workspace supports profiles — multiple AI agents in the same setup.

For each agent, configure:

Sessions.
Skills.
Context.
Memory.

Activate, switch, delete profiles as needed.

Way easier than managing agent profiles in terminal.

Virtual Office View

Hermes Workspace has a "virtual office" view.

You can see your agents working together.

Switch between:

Round table view.
Grid view.
Office view.

For visual people, this is fun.

For practical people, it shows agent status at a glance.

Kanban Task Board

Workspace has a Kanban-style task board.

Assign tasks to agents.

Track:

Backlog.
To Do.
In Progress.
Review.
Done.

Move tasks between columns.

Agents work the assigned tasks in the background.

I cover broader workflows in Hermes Agent Workspace.

Hermes Workspace v0.9 Vs v2

Quick comparison.

v0.9 (Hermes default mission control):

Sessions and analytics.
Scheduled tasks.
Config files.
Skills setup.
No chat with agents.

v2 (Hermes Workspace):

All of the above.
PLUS chat with agents.
PLUS multi-profile management.
PLUS virtual office view.
PLUS Kanban task board.
PLUS multi-device + phone access.

For most users, v2 is the upgrade.

Common Setup Issues

1. Connection error on first launch.

Workspace needs Hermes gateway running.

Make sure Hermes is up before opening Workspace.

2. Local URL not loading.

Check the install completed.

Restart and try again.

3. Need help mid-install.

Use Claude Code or Hermes itself to debug.

Both communicate well with Workspace.

What Hermes Workspace Doesn't Do

Be honest.

Doesn't replace Hermes itself — it's a UI on top.
Some advanced settings still need terminal/config edits.
Mobile experience is good but not as polished as desktop.

For 95% of Hermes users, it's the better daily driver.

Daily Reality

What it looks like:

Open Hermes Workspace in browser (or app).
Chat with your agent in the chat panel.
Toggle skills as needed.
Manage memory.
Track tasks on Kanban board.
Switch between agent profiles.

Used to need 5 different terminal windows.

Now lives in one app.

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FAQ — Hermes Workspace

Is Hermes Workspace free?

Yes — fully free, open source.

Does it work with local models?

Yes — Ollama, Atomic Chat, others all work.

Can I run on my phone?

Yes — installs as progressive web app.

Will my existing Hermes setup work?

Yes — Workspace picks up your existing config.

What's the difference vs Hermes v0.9?

v0.9 is the default Hermes dashboard. Workspace v2 adds chat + multi-profile + Kanban.

Can I run multiple agents?

Yes — profile system supports many.

Is there a paid tier?

No — fully free.