Hermes Desktop Adds an Agent-Controllable In-App Browser

Melvin Vivas · X video post · 2026-08-06 · Open on X

Topics: AI Agents, Tool Use & MCP, AI Dev Tools & Productivity · Level: beginner

Summary

Hermes Desktop from Nous Research now has a built-in browser. The Hermes agent can control it and is aware of what it shows. Browser control lets the agent work on the web inside the app.

Key points

• Hermes Desktop now includes an in-app browser.
• The Hermes agent can control the browser and is aware of its content.
• Hermes is made by Nous Research.
• Browser use is an important tool capability for desktop agents.

Resources mentioned

• Hermes Desktop · tool · hermes-agent.nousresearch.com · free
  Nous Research's desktop agent app, which now has a built-in browser the agent can control.
• Nous Research · website · nousresearch.com · check price
  AI research organization that builds the Hermes models and Hermes Agent.
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