🌐 hermes-browser-extension - Connect web browser to local agent

This tool creates a side panel in your web browser. It connects your current web page context to your local Hermes runtime. You gain control over web data while keeping your information private on your own machine.

💡 What this tool does

The Hermes browser extension acts as a bridge. Modern web browsers often lack deep integration with local processing tools. This extension changes that by opening a dedicated space on the side of your screen. You view your web content and interact with your local Hermes agent in the same window. This improves your workflow by removing the need to switch between different apps or tabs.

⚙️ System requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.
• An active local Hermes runtime installed on your machine.
• A stable internet connection for initial setup.

📥 How to install and set up

Follow these steps to add the extension to your browser.

1. Visit the official download page to save the extension folder to your computer.
2. Extract the folder from the compressed zip file. Remember the location of this folder.
3. Open your browser and type chrome://extensions or edge://extensions into the address bar and press Enter.
4. Turn on the switch labeled "Developer mode" in the top right corner.
5. Click the button that says "Load unpacked".
6. Select the folder you extracted in step 2.
7. The Hermes icon now appears in your browser toolbar.

🚀 Using the extension

After installation, click the Hermes icon in your toolbar to open the side panel. The panel displays options to connect to your local runtime. Ensure your local Hermes process runs in the background. Once the connection activates, the panel reflects the current state of your local agent. You can now highlight text on any website and send it directly to your agent for processing. This allows you to summarize articles, extract data, or clarify complex topics without leaving your browser.

🛑 Troubleshooting common issues

If the extension fails to connect, verify that your local Hermes runtime is active. Check that your firewall allows local communication between the browser and the runtime. Reload the extension by clicking the refresh icon on the extensions page if the panel remains blank. Ensure you use the latest version of your browser to maintain compatibility with updated web standards.

🔒 Privacy and safety

This extension processes data locally. Information travels between your browser and your local Hermes agent without passing through external servers. You maintain ownership of your data at all times. This local-first architecture ensures that your browsing habits remain private and secure on your hardware.

📦 Support for browsers

The extension works on any Chromium-based browser. This includes Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave. The logic remains consistent across these platforms, providing a uniform experience regardless of your preferred browser choice.

Project details: hermes-browser-extension. Topics include ai-agent, browser-extension, and local-first architecture.