# The Abyss: Agent Remote — Self-hosted AI in your pocket

> iOS companion for self-hosted AI agents, enabling remote control and interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Adamovic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-abyss-agent-remote/id6785435995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Adamovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875727226)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-abyss-agent-remote/id6785435995/reviews.md

## What is The Abyss?

The Abyss is the iOS companion for Hermes - your self-hosted AI agent running on your own machine. Connect over your local network or Tailscale, send prompts, watch the agent think and reach for tools in real time. The Abyss is a remote control. Hermes is the brain. You own both.

Built for people who already host their own things.

CHAT
- Live token streaming. Watch the agent's reply appear as it's generated.
- Transparent tool calls. See the agent reach into your shell, files, or the web - with each tool's name and arguments shown as a card.
- Multimodal. Attach images from the photo library and send them with your prompt.
- Slash commands. Trigger agent-side commands from a clean, keyboard-friendly composer.

VOICE MODE
- Hands-free conversation. Dictate prompts and hear the reply spoken back.
- On-device transcription. Your voice is transcribed locally; the text is what gets sent to your agent.
- Bring-your-own TTS. If your Hermes backend streams text-to-speech, you hear the agent in a neural voice; otherwise it falls back to iOS voices.

SESSIONS
- Server-side history. Every conversation lives on your own Hermes server, not ours.
- Searchable, renameable, pinnable. Find the thread you need, give it a name, keep it on top.
- Local cache. Scroll the transcript even when you're offline.

MULTIPLE BACKENDS
- Run more than one Hermes instance? Add them all. Switch active with one tap.
- Pair a second device by scanning a QR code. Credentials never cross our servers - we don't have any.
- Each backend gets its own identity colour so you always know which agent you're talking to.

DEMO MODE
- Not running Hermes yet? Try the demo. A scripted preview shows how the real client behaves, without any setup. No account, no network, no obligation.

PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN
- All credentials live in iOS Keychain. Face ID required before revealing or sharing them.
- No analytics. No third-party SDKs. No telemetry.
- The Abyss only talks to the backends you point it at. Apple processes any future purchases; that's the only third party in the loop.
- App data flows between your device and your own Hermes backend. Nothing else.

REQUIREMENTS
- A running Hermes Agent on a machine you control.
- Network reachability to that machine. Same Wi-Fi works; Tailscale (or another mesh) is recommended if you want to reach the agent from anywhere.

The Abyss is not a hosted AI service. It is a remote control for an AI agent you host yourself.

## Key features

- Live token streaming for AI responses
- Transparent tool call visualization
- Multimodal input with image attachments
- Hands-free voice mode with on-device transcription
- Server-side, searchable conversation history
- Support for multiple AI backends
- Privacy-first design with local data storage

## Is The Abyss safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess The Abyss.

## Is The Abyss legit?

The Abyss: Agent Remote has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for The Abyss is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-abyss-agent-remote/id6785435995/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s a bit finicky to set up, but it works.

*2026-11-02*

The prompt it generates assumes Hermes is running on a Mac, so if it’s on Linux, it won’t work.  But if you ignore that prompt and just run a python script to generate a qrcode with your Tailscale ip (make sure https is enabled) and an API key (ask agent) it works, and quite well at that.  It would be easier not to have to do the whole qrcode nonsense at all and just enter those two credentials into the app, because if you’ve already got Tailscale and everything else up, there’s nothing else you really need.

## Frequently asked questions about The Abyss

### Does The Abyss have ads?

The Abyss is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the update frequency for The Abyss?

The Abyss was last updated on 2026-11-09 with version 1.0.2. Future updates will depend on developer releases.

### Is The Abyss available on Android devices?

Currently, The Abyss is only available for iOS devices, specifically iPhones. Support for other platforms has not been announced.

### How does The Abyss handle user privacy?

The Abyss is designed with privacy as a priority. All credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain, and the app does not collect analytics or use third-party SDKs.

### Can I use The Abyss offline?

Yes, The Abyss offers a local cache for conversation transcripts, allowing you to scroll through your chat history even when you are offline.

### What are the requirements to use The Abyss?

To use The Abyss, you need a running Hermes Agent on a machine you control and network connectivity to that machine. A local Wi-Fi network or a mesh network like Tailscale is recommended.

### What is the age rating for The Abyss?

The Abyss has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does The Abyss compare to hosted AI services?

Unlike hosted AI services, The Abyss is a remote control for an AI agent that you host yourself. This means you have full control over your data and the AI's operation.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2. — 2026-11-09

• Connect by entering your server URL and key manually.
• Setup instructions now work on Linux and headless servers.
• Clearer local network permission message.
• Added a note on the Welcome screen: The Abyss is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by Nous Research, Inc.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-08

1.0.1 fixes a broken sign-in path from 1.0.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

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