Default Triggers

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What are default triggers?

Default triggers are pre-configured triggers that come with Hermes. They’re ready to use—just enable them and start speaking.

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Enabling default triggers

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Available defaults

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Hermes AI

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Web search

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App control

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Notes

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File & capture

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Open Folder (custom)

Open Folder is a trigger action you configure yourself:

1. Go to Settings -> Triggers
2. Create a new trigger
3. Choose Open Folder as the action type
4. Pick a folder path

You can name the trigger however you like, for example: “projects” or “open folder projects”.

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Window management

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Customizing defaults

All default triggers can be modified:

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Change the trigger phrase

1. Find the trigger in your list
2. Edit the trigger phrase
3. Save

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Modify the action

1. Open the trigger settings
2. Change action configuration
3. Save

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Disable without deleting

1. Toggle the Enabled switch off
2. The trigger remains but won’t activate

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Delete completely

1. Select the trigger
2. Click Delete
3. Confirm

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Creating your own defaults

After using Hermes for a while, you’ll develop triggers you use everywhere. Consider these as your personal defaults:

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Productivity

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Development

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Communication

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Language support

Default triggers are available in English by default. Support for additional languages is planned.

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Tips

• Enable only what you’ll use — Too many triggers can cause conflicts
• Customize phrases — Change defaults to match how you naturally speak
• Start with window management — These are the most immediately useful
• Add gradually — Enable a few, learn them, then add more

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