Vibecode Mode
Vibecode Mode tracks AI responses in supported coding apps and shows status pills in the Hermes bar. Enable it in Settings -> Vibecode.Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Vibecode Mode | Off | Show the tracking button in the Hermes bar |
| Show idle tracking pill | On | Display a pill even when tracking is idle (when off, it appears on hover) |
| Play sound on completion | On | Play a sound when an AI response finishes |
| Auto-redirect on completion | Off | Automatically switch back to the tracked app when a response finishes |
| Auto-pause video | Off | Pause browser videos when you focus your coding app |
Auto-pause video
Auto-pause video keeps your focus tight while you code. When you switch into a supported app, Hermes pauses browser playback and resumes it when you return. Auto-pause uses Apple Events to control browser playback. You may need to enable JavaScript from Apple Events:- Chrome, Brave, Arc, Edge:
View -> Developer -> Allow JavaScript from Apple Events - Safari:
Develop -> Allow JavaScript from Apple Events
Supported apps
Vibecode Mode works with native apps:- Terminal apps: iTerm2, Terminal, Warp, Hyper
- AI code editors: Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot
How to start tracking
- Open a supported app
- Hover over the Hermes bar and click the eye button
- Use your AI assistant - Hermes will show a status pill and notify you when it finishes
Auto-pause video setup
Auto-pause uses Apple Events to control browser playback. You may need to enable JavaScript from Apple Events:- Chrome, Brave, Arc, Edge:
View -> Developer -> Allow JavaScript from Apple Events - Safari:
Develop -> Allow JavaScript from Apple Events
Related
Vibecode Mode
Live status pills, file browser, and workflow shortcuts.
Default Triggers
Built-in voice commands like “find”, “screenshot”, and “screen record”.