Hermes Workspace Features Deep Dive

Hermes Workspace v2 isn't just a UI — it's a full set of features that make Hermes genuinely useful for daily work, and after running it daily for months I've got a clear view of which features pull their weight.

This post is the feature-by-feature breakdown. What each feature does, when you'd use it, and how it changes your daily Hermes experience.

The Major Features

Hermes Workspace v2 ships with 10 major features. Chat lets you speak to your agent. Terminal gives you CLI when you need it. Memory manages agent context. Skills give access to 2,000+ ready-to-use options. File manager browses and edits files. Kanban tasks tracks work visually. Profiles support multiple agents. Virtual office view shows agents working. Themes provide 8 visual options. Mobile/PWA works on any device.

Each fills a different need.

Feature 1 — Chat

The headline upgrade vs Hermes v0.9. You can speak to your agent directly inside Workspace.

Why this matters: v0.9 had a dashboard but no chat. Workspace adds chat — like ChatGPT but with your full Hermes agent underneath.

Daily use: 80% of your time in Workspace is in chat.

Feature 2 — Terminal

For when you prefer CLI. You can open terminal inside Workspace, run Hermes CLI commands, and use chat plus terminal in one window.

Best for developers who like terminal but want chat as backup.

Feature 3 — Memory

Hermes' memory system, exposed in Workspace. You can add memories, edit existing memories, switch between memory profiles, and delete memories.

Why this matters: agent context shapes output quality. Better memory means better agent.

I cover broader memory patterns in OpenClaw memory persistence.

Feature 4 — Skills

The big one. 2,000+ ready-to-use skills inside Workspace.

You can browse the skill marketplace, toggle skills on and off, install custom skills, and open the skills folder directly.

Common skills I enable include web search, browser automation, memory, terminal CLI, and file operations.

Skills are what give your agent superpowers.

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Feature 5 — File Manager

Browse and edit files from inside Workspace. You can see all your project files, edit them in the UI, upload new files, and manage skill files.

Best for managing skill MD files, agent configs, and project assets.

Feature 6 — Kanban Tasks

Visual task board inside Workspace with columns for Backlog, To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done.

You can create tasks, assign them to agents, move them between columns, and track agent progress visually. Like Trello but for AI agents.

Feature 7 — Profiles

Multiple agents in the same Workspace. For each profile you set a different system prompt, different model, different skills, and different memory.

Use cases include researcher profile, writer profile, and customer ops profile. Switch between them as needed.

Feature 8 — Virtual Office View

Visual representation of agents working. Switch between round table view and grid view.

For multi-agent setups (especially Hermes Swarm), this shows status at a glance.

Feature 9 — Themes

8 visual themes. Personal preference but matters when you spend hours in the UI.

Feature 10 — Mobile/PWA

Workspace is a Progressive Web App. Install on iPhone via Safari then Add to Home Screen. Install on Android via Chrome then Install App. Mac and PC work in the browser directly.

Same experience on every device.

For phone access detail, see Hermes Swarm phone access.

Comparison To Hermes v0.9 Default Dashboard

Hermes' built-in dashboard (v0.9) has sessions and analytics, scheduled tasks, config files, skills setup, and key setup.

What it doesn't have is chat with agents, multi-profile management, Kanban tasks, or virtual office view.

For most users, Workspace v2 is the better choice.

Which Features You'll Use Daily

From my own use.

Daily features include chat (always), skills (toggle as needed), and memory (occasional edits).

Weekly features include file manager (project file edits), Kanban tasks (planning), and profiles (switching agents).

Occasional features include terminal (when CLI is faster) and virtual office view (multi-agent setups).

Common Feature Mistakes

Four mistakes worth avoiding.

Enabling too many skills at once slows the agent down. Start lean.

Not using profiles. If you have multiple workflows, profiles make management much easier.

Ignoring memory. Better memory means better outputs. Invest a few minutes weekly maintaining memory.

Not learning Kanban. Kanban for AI tasks is genuinely useful — worth a few minutes to learn properly.

How Features Combine For Workflows

An example workflow shows the power.

Morning content workflow

Chat lets Aurora know the day's mission. Skills like web search, browser, and memory get enabled. Profile switches to "Writer". Files saves output to the project folder. Kanban moves the task from In Progress to Review.

Each feature plays a role.

Mobile Use Cases

What makes mobile valuable. Trigger missions from phone. Check progress remotely. Approve actions on the go. Use voice input via mobile mic.

For solo operators, mobile is real leverage.

What Hermes Workspace Doesn't Have (Yet)

Be honest. Voice output is limited. Some niche skills require manual install. Multi-tenant team features are basic.

For most users, none of these are dealbreakers.

Daily Reality

What a typical day looks like. At 8am I open Workspace. I chat with Aurora about today's missions. I toggle skills as needed per task. I move Kanban tasks throughout the day. I switch profiles for different work. At 6pm I review the day's outputs in the file manager.

Used to be 5 separate tools. Now one app.

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FAQ — Hermes Workspace Features

Which feature is most useful?

Chat — you'll use it most.

Do I need all 2,000 skills?

No — start with 5-10 essential ones.

Can I create custom skills?

Yes — drop them in the skills folder.

How do profiles compare to Swarm?

Profiles are individual agent configs. Swarm is multi-agent orchestration on top of profiles.

Will Kanban tasks sync to my main task system?

Limited — Hermes Workspace Kanban is standalone.

Can I customise themes?

Pick from 8 presets, no full custom yet.

Does mobile have all features?

Most — some advanced features may be desktop-only.