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.env.example

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+# Hermes Web UI -- local machine config template
+# Copy this to .env and fill in your values.
+# start.sh sources .env automatically if present.
+# All values are optional -- auto-discovery will fill in anything left blank.
+
+# Path to your hermes-agent checkout (the repo that contains run_agent.py)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_AGENT_DIR=/path/to/hermes-agent
+
+# Python executable to use (defaults to the agent venv if found)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_PYTHON=/path/to/python
+
+# Bind address (default: 127.0.0.1 -- loopback only, safe default)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_HOST=127.0.0.1
+
+# Port to listen on (default: 8787)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_PORT=8787
+
+# Where to store sessions, workspaces, and other state (default: ~/.hermes/webui-mvp)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_STATE_DIR=~/.hermes/webui-mvp
+
+# Default workspace directory shown on first launch
+# HERMES_WEBUI_DEFAULT_WORKSPACE=~/workspace
+
+# Base directory for all Hermes state (affects all paths above if set)
+# HERMES_HOME=~/.hermes
+
+# Path to your Hermes config.yaml (for toolsets and model config)
+# HERMES_CONFIG_PATH=~/.hermes/config.yaml
+
+# Display name for the assistant in the UI (default: Hermes)
+# HERMES_WEBUI_BOT_NAME=Hermes