Permissions

Documentation Index

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Why Hermes needs permissions

macOS protects your privacy by requiring apps to ask for permission before accessing sensitive features. Hermes needs a few permissions to function—here’s what each one does and how to grant it.

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Required permissions

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Microphone

What it does: Lets Hermes hear your voice for dictation. Without it: Hermes can’t capture audio. Dictation won’t work at all.

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Accessibility

What it does: Lets Hermes type text into applications on your behalf. Without it: Hermes can transcribe your speech, but it can’t insert the text into apps.

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Input Monitoring

What it does: Lets Hermes detect when you press your dictation hotkey, even when other apps are in focus. Without it: Your hotkey will only work when Hermes is the active app.

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Troubleshooting permissions

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Permission isn’t sticking

If you grant a permission but it doesn’t seem to work:

1. Quit Hermes completely (right-click the dock icon → Quit, or use ⌘Q)
2. Remove Hermes from the permission list in System Settings
3. Re-add Hermes to the permission list
4. Restart Hermes

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I don’t see Hermes in the list

1. Make sure Hermes is installed in your Applications folder
2. Launch Hermes at least once
3. Check that you’re looking at the correct permission section

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Permissions were denied by my organization

If you’re on a work computer, your IT department may restrict certain permissions. Contact them to allow Hermes access, or try using Hermes on a personal device.

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Still having trouble?

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Reminders

What it does: Lets Hermes schedule macOS notifications for note reminders. Without it: You can still create notes, but reminders won’t trigger notifications.

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Quick reference