* fix: clear loading state on connection failure or status change Observe connectionStatus in ChatViewModel to hide the loading overlay on disconnect/reconnect/error, and add a 10s fallback timeout. * test(chat): fix testInitialStateAndConnection regression Mock Log and isAutoReconnect in ChatViewModelTest setUp, and only run the connection safety timeout outside test environments. * feat(chat): implement optimistic UI for chat startup loading Load the last active session ID and cached messages instantly from local database, and resume in the background. * feat(chat): always start a fresh session on startup without spinner Configure startup to connect and create a new session in the background without showing any blocking loading spinners. * fix(chat): support session creation when WebSocket is already open on launch Check if WebSocket is already connected during initialization, and trigger initial setup/session creation immediately. * refactor(chat): deduplicate gateway ready initialization logic Extract handleGatewayReady helper function to run the session setup once on both new and pre-existing WebSocket connections. * chore: clean up dead lastSessionId storage code Remove getLastSessionId, setLastSessionId, and KEY_LAST_SESSION_ID as startup session caching is no longer used.
Hermes Mobile
Native Android companion app for your Hermes AI agent.
Overview
Hermes Mobile is the native Android client for Hermes Agent. It connects securely to your local Hermes gateway (REST API and WebSocket TUI Gateway) over LAN, giving you pocket control over your AI assistant.
Features
- Real-Time Chat: Message your agent with Room-backed local database history.
- System Config: Manage active profiles, installed skills, plugins, and LLM model selections.
- Operations: Stream and filter live logs, manage cron jobs, edit environment keys, and test webhooks.
- Gateway Status: Monitor WebSocket connection, MCP servers, and messaging channel status.
- Productivity: View and manage tasks via integrated Kanban boards and track agent milestones.
- Modern UX: Native Material You design supporting dynamic color theming, scroll-aware TopBar, and pull-to-refresh.
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- JDK 21+ (required for Kotlin compilation and the Gradle toolchain)
- Android Studio (Ladybug+) or a Nix development environment
Build & Deploy
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Hy4ri/hermes-mobile.git cd hermes-mobile - Build the debug APK:
./gradlew assembleDebug - Install on your emulator/device:
adb install app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
Note: For release builds, ensure keystore environment variables (KEYSTORE_PATH, KEYSTORE_PASSWORD, KEY_ALIAS, KEY_PASSWORD) are configured, or let the GitHub Actions release workflow handle it on tag push (v*).
Authentication
Once the app is installed, you need to point it at your Hermes gateway. The app auto-detects which auth mode the dashboard is using — just fill in the fields it shows.
1. Start the dashboard
On your host machine, start the dashboard:
hermes dashboard # loopback (127.0.0.1:9119) — no auth needed
hermes dashboard --host 0.0.0.0 # LAN — requires auth
For LAN access, configure credentials in ~/.hermes/config.yaml:
dashboard:
basic_auth:
username: admin # pick your own
password: hermes # pick your own
2. Connect the app
Tap Sign in on the landing screen and enter the dashboard host and port. The app probes the dashboard and reveals the fields you need:
| Auth mode | When | What you fill |
|---|---|---|
| Token only | Dashboard on same machine (loopback) | Token — grab from ~/.hermes/dashboard-token.txt or ~/.hermes/.env (HERMES_DASHBOARD_SESSION_TOKEN). The app can also auto-extract it from the dashboard page |
| Basic auth | Dashboard on LAN with password gate | Username + Password (default admin / hermes). The app logs in, gets a session cookie, and mints a WebSocket ticket automatically |
The app communicates over plain HTTP — it's designed for trusted local networks only. Do not expose your Hermes gateway to untrusted networks.
Connection profiles
Have multiple gateways? Switch between them in Settings → Connection profiles. Each profile stores its own host, port, and token — just tap to swap.
Pairing (admin)
The Pairing screen lets you approve or revoke agents and services that are trying to connect to your gateway, such as Telegram or Discord sessions.
Project Structure
app/src/main/java/com/m57/hermescontrol/
├── data/ # Local (Room, EncryptedSharedPreferences) & Remote (Retrofit, OkHttp WS)
├── notification/ # Foreground service for message notifications
├── theme/ # Material You design system, status colors, spacing, and typography
└── ui/ # Compose screens (Chat, Settings, Profiles, Kanban, etc.) + Navigation
Tech Stack
- Language: Kotlin 2.4.0 with KSP compiler plugin
- UI & Layout: Jetpack Compose (BOM 2026.03.01) & Material 3 / Material You
- Navigation: Navigation3 (Compose-first Routing)
- Networking: Retrofit 3.0.0, OkHttp 5.4.0, Gson 2.14.0
- Database: Room 2.7.1 with SQLCipher encryption
- Security:
EncryptedSharedPreferences(AES256-GCM) - Formatting:
ktlintstyle rules (checked automatically in CI)
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for our branch workflow, code style guidelines, and PR checklist.
For developer-specific details, code conventions, and project architecture notes, refer to AGENTS.md.
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details. renamed '/tmp/hermes-snap-800bd6e0cc89.sh.tmp.17855' -> '/tmp/hermes-snap-800bd6e0cc89.sh'