v0.21.6 v0.21.7
NousResearch/hermes-agentOct 8, 2026 → Oct 12, 20264 days between releases
What's New
Source installs now follow tagged releases instead of every main commit.
Breaking Changes
- Source installs now follow tagged releases instead of every main commit, breaking automatic updates for those relying on `main`.
New Features
- Update channel switch in desktop app settings.
- Reasoning models survive resume sessions.
- Plugins running built-in Desktop app actions (`ctx.runAction`).
- New default image lane: Krea 2 Medium Turbo.
Improvements
- Updates behind firewalls no longer fail using GitHub token.
- Faster desktop updates via React Compiler.
- New community plugins added.
Bug Fixes
- Reasoning models no longer rejected on resumed Bedrock Converse sessions.
- Updates behind firewalls no longer fail.
Upgrade Notes
Source installs now pin to the latest `vX.Y.Z` tag instead of updating on every main commit. To revert to the previous behavior, run `hermes update --set-channel main` in the desktop app settings.
The Two Releases
Hermes 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 notesHermes Agent v0.21.7
Oct 12, 2026· 10 days ago
This patch release aggregates approximately 204 merged pull requests since v0.21.6, covering updates for the desktop app, Microsoft Store, MSIX, installer, Docker, and Hermes Cloud. It introduces source install updates that now follow tagged releases and improves resume functionality for reasoning models.
Full release notes