v39.0 v0.12.0-beta.5

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NousResearch/hermes-agentAug 29, 2026 → Aug 29, 20260 days between releases

What's New

Project scope appears to have shifted from API integrations to AI avatar features.

New Features

  • New MAGIC driver for Neuro-sama-like Live2D animations
  • Local speech synthesis via VOICEVOX and AivisSpeech engines
  • PlayStation 5 DualSense gamepad support
  • Enhanced Live2D import reporting
  • macOS ZIP compatibility for Live2D models

Improvements

  • Stability improvements for chat sessions
  • Reliable chat session creation and mobile history scrolling
  • Consistent scroll areas across panels

Bug Fixes

  • Chat session creation reliability
  • Mobile chat history scrolling position
  • iOS microphone permission handling
  • Live2D import reporting clarity

Upgrade Notes

No upgrade notes applicable; the new release introduces a completely different feature set (Live2D/Speech) compared to the older API-focused release.

The Two Releases

v39.0

v39.0 - Zapier + new permissions

Aug 29, 2026· 2 months ago

Major release introducing Zapier integration, scoped API keys, granular permissions, and multiple security and API consistency fixes.

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v0.12.0-beta.5

v0.12.0-beta.5

Aug 29, 2026· 2 months ago

This beta release introduces a new 'MAGIC' driver for generating Neuro-sama-like Live2D animations and adds support for local speech synthesis using VOICEVOX and AivisSpeech engines. It also includes significant stability improvements for chat sessions, mobile UI, and desktop server startup.

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