v2026.9.24 v2.0.3
sipeed/picoclawSep 24, 2026 → Sep 26, 20262 days between releases
What's New
Major version jump replaces Ollama runtime and migrates UI framework.
Breaking Changes
- Replaced Ollama runtime with bundled llama.cpp (requires migration)
- Migrated UI framework from Radix UI to Base UI
New Features
- Added llama.cpp runtime with warm loads and per-layer KV pricing
- Unified LLM model catalog for local and remote models
- Added audio generation capabilities using Kokoro
- Added image editing and video model support
- Desktop app translated into Japanese and German
Improvements
- Improved hardware-aware model fitting
- Consolidated Hugging Face consent into one step
- Various desktop application fixes
Bug Fixes
- Fixed sunset mode gating on cloud deployments
- Various fixes for the desktop application
Upgrade Notes
Users must migrate configuration from Ollama to the bundled llama.cpp runtime. The UI framework migration may require updates to custom themes or components. Local model catalogs have been unified and pinned.
The Two Releases
Hermes Agent v0.21.5 (v2026.9.24)
Sep 24, 2026· 28 days ago
This is a patch release that aggregates approximately 460 merged PRs and 475 closed issues since v0.21.4. It focuses on stability for downstream consumers like Docker and Hermes Cloud, while deferring detailed notes to v0.22.0. The release includes a significant wave of Desktop plugin SDK features and UI improvements.
Full release notesv2.0.3
Sep 26, 2026· 26 days ago
This release introduces a bundled llama.cpp runtime to replace Ollama, unifies the local and server model catalogs, and adds audio generation capabilities using Kokoro. It also features a major UI overhaul migrating from Radix UI to Base UI and includes various fixes for the desktop application.
Full release notes