v2026.8.31 v0.8.6
LukeSmithxyz/emailwizAug 31, 2026 → Sep 3, 20263 days between releases
What's New
This release focuses on Docker container health checks and security patches, contrasting with the previous release which introduced Bot Mode and desktop agent features.
New Features
- Added `withAllowInsecure` and `withBasicAuth` functions to the custom-api configuration
- Added caching for the Videos widget to improve performance
Improvements
- Improved Docker container health identification accuracy
- Added caching for the Videos widget to reuse video lists
- Fixed security vulnerability regarding X-Forwarded-For spoofing
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Reddit widget not fetching new posts due to challenge page changes
- Fixed Docker container health identification to correctly flag unhealthy containers
- Fixed search bang indicator not clearing correctly after pressing enter
- Fixed incorrect handling of HTTPS sock-path in the docker-containers widget
- Fixed incorrect sorting for engagement-based widgets
Upgrade Notes
Review the custom-api configuration to ensure the new `withAllowInsecure` and `withBasicAuth` functions are applied if needed for your setup. Note that this release addresses several Docker container health check and widget rendering issues that may require reconfiguration of widget settings.
The Two Releases
Hermes Agent v0.21.0 (v2026.8.31)
Aug 31, 2026· 2 months ago
v0.21.0 introduces Bot Mode as a built-in desktop feature, enabling a society of agents to communicate and collaborate. It enhances cron jobs with memory, allows live subagent orchestration, and adds a comprehensive MCP command center.
Full release notesv0.8.6
Sep 3, 2026· 2 months ago
A maintenance release addressing various UI and security issues, including Docker container health checks, widget functionality, and authentication bypass vulnerabilities.
Full release notes