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Hermes DesktopGoose
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Keeps memory across sessions
  • Writes and improves its own skills
  • Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.
  • Linux has no installer package and installs through the terminal
  • Autonomous agents need care with the access they are given
  • A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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