The backend persists a whole class of internal scaffolding as plain role=user rows with NO display_kind (SessionDB strips underscore metadata): runtime nudges (max tool-call iterations), context injections ([System:/[CONTEXT/ [PRIOR CONTEXT), background/cron/delegation notices ([IMPORTANT: Background/ Cronjob Response:/[ASYNC DELEGATION), out-of-band markers ([OUT-OF-BAND), and todo/planning injections ([Your active task list/[Planning state preserved). These are NOT real human turns, but the mobile rendered them as user bubbles. Mirror the backend's own synthetic-detection contract (agent.context_compressor._synthetic_user_row) with a prefix map. Any role=user row with no display_kind that starts with a known synthetic prefix is routed to a SystemEvent instead of a user turn. The 90-calls nudge maps to a specific "Reached tool-call limit" chip; the rest map to a generic "System notice" chip. Real user messages (no synthetic prefix) are unaffected. - FullBleedTurns: SYNTHETIC_USER_PREFIX_KINDS map + syntheticSystemKind() that tags matched rows so the timeline chip can name them. - timelineMarkerLabelRes: max_iterations_reached + system_notice labels. - Strings en/zh/ko for both. - Tests: assert the new labels map; assert every synthetic prefix routes to a SystemEvent (not a user turn); assert a real user message stays a user turn. The display_kind-tagged events (model/personality switches, auto-continue, delegation complete, skill invocation, internal notification) are already handled separately (PR #936, merged). ktlint + Android Lint + unit tests green locally. Co-authored-by: M57 <hy4ri@users.noreply.github.com>
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.
Screenshots
Chat, automation, productivity, and agent configuration — from your phone.
Features
- Real-Time Chat: Message your agent with Room-backed local database history and inline reply notifications.
- System Config: Manage active profiles, installed skills, plugins, toolsets, and LLM model/provider selections.
- Operations: Stream and filter live logs, manage cron jobs, edit environment keys, test webhooks, and monitor processes.
- Gateway Status: Monitor WebSocket connection, MCP servers, messaging channels, and OAuth providers.
- Productivity: View and manage tasks via integrated Kanban boards, track agent milestones, and browse session history.
- Analytics & Billing: Usage analytics dashboard and billing/subscription management.
- Theming: 6 built-in color presets (Default, Monochrome, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, AMOLED, Neon Noir) plus Material You dynamic colors on supported devices.
- Modern UX: Native Material 3 design with pull-to-refresh, scroll-aware TopBar, and customizable bottom navigation.
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, AuthManager), Remote (Retrofit, OkHttp), WS (WebSocket), Models
├── notification/ # Foreground service + inline reply for chat notifications
├── theme/ # Preset-based design system (6 themes), status colors, spacing, typography
├── ui/ # 28 Compose feature screens + common components (HermesScaffold, StateViews)
├── util/ # CronExpressionFormatter, LocaleContextWrapper
└── Navigation*.kt # Navigation3 wiring, keys, screen registry, controller
Tech Stack
- Language: Kotlin 2.4.10 with KSP 2.3.10 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, Kotlinx Serialization 1.11.0
- Database: Room 2.7.1 with SQLCipher 4.17.0 encryption
- Security:
EncryptedSharedPreferences(AES256-GCM), DataStore - Theming: 6 built-in presets (Default, Monochrome, Gruvbox, Catppuccin, AMOLED, Neon Noir) + Material You dynamic colors
- Image Loading: Coil 2.7.0
- Testing: JUnit 5, MockK, Turbine, Espresso, Compose UI testing
- Formatting:
ktlint1.2.1 style 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
Copyright © 2026 M57 (Hy4ri).
This project is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.



