1.0.0 v0.21.6
NousResearch/hermes-agentOct 2, 2026 → Oct 8, 20266 days between releases
What's New
Consolidates 2,100 PRs with new AI features, security fixes, and support for GPT-6.1 and Claude Sonnet models.
New Features
- Live transcription on CLI, TUI, and Desktop
- Spoken voice routing to auxiliary models
- Per-profile plugin isolation
- Support for GPT-6.1 and Claude Sonnet 5.5/Haiku 5.5 models
- Local model support via llama.cpp CUDA on Linux
Improvements
- Implements new stable release pipeline with tested Docker images
- Addresses critical security vulnerabilities in dashboard authentication and email gateways
- Consolidates ~2,100 merged PRs and 8,867 commits
- Adds receipt tags for Docker images
- Adds favorite and pinned models in Desktop model picker
Bug Fixes
- Addresses critical security vulnerabilities in dashboard authentication, git filters, and email gateways
Upgrade Notes
This release consolidates over 2,100 PRs and addresses critical security vulnerabilities. New features include live transcription, voice routing, and support for GPT-6.1 and Claude Sonnet models. Note that full curated notes for this window are expected in v0.22.0.
The Two Releases
1.0.0
Oct 2, 2026· 20 days ago
A major stable release (v1.0.0) introducing full WebDriver functionality, default CORS enforcement, and significant V8 updates. It marks the transition from experimental to stable features for core browser interactions.
Full release notesHermes Agent v0.21.6
Oct 8, 2026· 14 days ago
This patch release consolidates approximately 2,100 merged PRs since v0.21.5 into a stable Docker and Hermes Cloud image. It marks the first release using the new stable pipeline, though the Desktop app and other platforms update separately.
Full release notes