> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hermesvoice.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Hermes

> Voice dictation that understands you. Speak naturally, get perfectly formatted text.

## Dictate smarter, not harder

Hermes is a macOS app that transforms your voice into perfectly formatted text. It understands context—whether you're writing an email, chatting on Slack, or coding—and formats your words accordingly.

<Card title="Get started in 5 minutes" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart" horizontal>
  Download Hermes, grant permissions, and speak your first sentence.
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## Why Hermes?

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  <Card title="Speaks your language" icon="comments">
    Say "um" and "like" all you want. Hermes removes filler words and adds punctuation naturally.
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  <Card title="Knows where you are" icon="eye">
    Writing an email? You get formal formatting. Chatting on Slack? Casual tone. Hermes detects your context.
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  <Card title="Automates your workflow" icon="bolt">
    Create triggers to search the web, open apps, control windows, or run custom AI prompts—all with your voice.
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  <Card title="Works offline" icon="wifi-slash">
    Your voice is processed on your Mac. No audio leaves your device.
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## See it in action

Here's what happens when you dictate with Hermes:

**You say:**

> "hey just wanted to follow up on our meeting from yesterday um let me know when you're free to chat"

**Hermes writes:**

> "Hey, just wanted to follow up on our meeting from yesterday. Let me know when you're free to chat."

Filler words removed. Punctuation added. Context-aware formatting applied.

## Explore the docs

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  <Card title="Core Features" icon="microphone" href="/features/dictation">
    Learn how dictation, AI formatting, and voice editing work.
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  <Card title="Settings" icon="gear" href="/settings/overview">
    Customize dictation, formatting, privacy, and interface options.
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  <Card title="Triggers" icon="bolt" href="/triggers/overview">
    Automate actions with voice commands—search, open apps, run scripts.
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  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/troubleshooting/common-issues">
    Solutions for common issues and permission problems.
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  <Card title="Vibecode Mode" icon="code" href="/features/vibe-code">
    Track AI responses, auto-pause videos, and move files fast.
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  <Card title="Changelog" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/changelog">
    See what's new in each Hermes release.
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