MangoTart

A plug-in home computer that runs a private Hermes AI agent

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Screenshot of MangoTart, A plug-in home computer that runs a private Hermes AI agent

What is MangoTart?

MangoTart is a US$599 one-time-purchase agent computer that ships with Agent OS, the Hermes agent and a real browser preconfigured. It runs a private, always-on agent on hardware you own, using your own model account.

MangoTart is a small physical computer built for one job: running a personal AI agent around the clock. It ships with MangoTart Agent OS installed, which bundles the Hermes agent, a real browser runtime, and a local dashboard. The buyer plugs in power and a network cable, opens the address printed on the device's sticker, follows a setup wizard, and connects a model account. From there the agent takes instructions in plain language from the dashboard. The target user is someone who wants an always-on agent without maintaining the infrastructure underneath it. Typical workflows named on the site include daily briefings pulled from inboxes and feeds, browser tasks such as research, forms and downloads, monitoring of prices, listings, jobs or competitors, and document processing with reusable memory. Because the unit runs independently of a daily laptop, scheduled and long-running tasks continue as long as power, network, the model provider and connected services stay available. In practice the product is a one-time hardware purchase with no MangoTart subscription. The model side is bring-your-own: a ChatGPT subscription through Codex OAuth, or any Hermes-supported provider with an API key. Hermes state, credentials and the browser profile live on the device, though data still flows to whichever provider or website a workflow touches. The console offers status views, a live browser view, update diagnostics, local backup export and import, optional encrypted cloud backups, and automatic rollback of failed software updates. The listed hardware is 8 GB of RAM, a 250 GB NVMe SSD, gigabit wired networking and an aluminum body. Among alternatives, the site positions it against running an agent on a daily laptop, a VPS, a DIY Raspberry Pi, a Mac mini or old PC, and hosted SaaS agents. The pitch is that the setup, updates, browser runtime and recovery are already done, in exchange for upfront cost and a narrower scope. Support for Claude Code, Codex and OpenClaw on the same Agent OS is listed as coming soon, and remote console access is not yet available.

How do you use MangoTart?

  1. 1Plug in the device
    Connect the MangoTart to power and a network cable. It runs separately from your laptop and stays on while plugged in.
    MangoTart — Plug in the device
  2. 2Open the local dashboard
    On the same network, visit the address printed on the device's sticker and follow the setup wizard.
  3. 3Connect a model account
    Link your ChatGPT account through Codex OAuth, or enter an API key for any Hermes-supported provider.
  4. 4Give the Hermes agent a first task
    Type an instruction in plain language, such as a daily briefing, a price monitor or a browser research job.
    MangoTart — Give the Hermes agent a first task
  5. 5Check status and set up backups
    Use the console to view device, Hermes and browser status, then export a local backup or opt in to encrypted cloud backups.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • One-time hardware price with no MangoTart subscription; only the model provider is billed separatelyAI
  • Hermes, a real browser runtime and a local dashboard come preconfigured, so no command line setup is neededAI
  • Runs independently of a daily laptop, so scheduled and background tasks keep going while the device is poweredAI
  • Hermes state, credentials and browser profile are stored on the device, with encrypted optional cloud backupsAI
  • Failed software updates roll back automatically, and local backups can restore Hermes stateAI

Cons

  • The console is reachable only on the home network; remote access is not available yetAI
  • Requires your own ChatGPT subscription or model API key, which adds ongoing cost beyond the US$599AI
  • Currently centered on Hermes; Claude Code, Codex and OpenClaw support is only listed as coming soonAI
  • Data still goes to model providers and any sites or services a workflow uses, so privacy is partialAI
  • Customs duties, import taxes and GST/VAT are the buyer's responsibility, and shipping is free only during the early-bird saleAI

How much does MangoTart cost?

Pricing

US$599 one-time early-bird price (order by Aug 15) for the device, Agent OS, and a 27 W USB-C power supply. No MangoTart subscription; model provider usage is billed separately. Shipping is free during the early-bird sale.

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Integrations

Works with a ChatGPT subscription via Codex OAuth or any Hermes-supported model provider using your own API key. Claude Code, Codex and OpenClaw are listed as coming soon on the same Agent OS.

Features

Agent OS with Hermes preinstalled, a real browser runtime, local console with live browser view, status and update diagnostics, local backup export and import, optional encrypted cloud backups, and automatic rollback of failed updates. Hardware: 8 GB RAM, 250 GB NVMe SSD, gigabit Ethernet.

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Frequently asked questions about MangoTart

  • How much does MangoTart cost?
    US$599 one-time early-bird price (order by Aug 15) for the device, Agent OS, and a 27 W USB-C power supply. No MangoTart subscription; model provider usage is billed separately. Shipping is free during the early-bird sale.
  • How do you use MangoTart?
    The walkthrough on this page covers 5 steps: 1. Plug in the device 2. Open the local dashboard 3. Connect a model account 4. Give the Hermes agent a first task 5. Check status and set up backups.
  • What platforms does MangoTart support?
    MangoTart is available on Web App.
  • What does MangoTart integrate with?
    Works with a ChatGPT subscription via Codex OAuth or any Hermes-supported model provider using your own API key. Claude Code, Codex and OpenClaw are listed as coming soon on the same Agent OS.
  • What are the limitations of MangoTart?
    The console is reachable only on the home network; remote access is not available yet. Requires your own ChatGPT subscription or model API key, which adds ongoing cost beyond the US$599. Currently centered on Hermes; Claude Code, Codex and OpenClaw support is only listed as coming soon.

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Added10/8/2026

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Web App

Pricing

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