Hermes v0.17.0 is now available
The Reach Release
Hermes Agent v0.17.0 - The Reach Release
Changelog below:
The June 19 release, tagged v0.17.0 and nicknamed The Reach Release, ships after roughly 1,475 commits and 800 merged PRs since the prior desktop-focused version. It adds delegate_task calls that spawn non-blocking background subagents whose results re-enter the main conversation later, a Raft adapter for metadata-only private agent messaging, and a Photon plugin that enables direct iMessage send/receive after a simple device-code login.
Hermes v0.17.0 is now available
The Reach Release
Hermes Agent v0.17.0 - The Reach Release
Changelog below:
macOS, Windows, and Linux apps now include per-type notification toggles, live subagent watch windows, rebindable shortcuts, resizable terminal panes, and installable VS Code themes. These changes sit next to the new agent capabilities rather than replacing any existing terminal or dashboard flows.
Everything ships under the MIT license on GitHub with desktop downloads and an install script available immediately. Photon iMessage is noted as free to start, yet no broader subscription tiers or commercial limits appear in the release notes.
Many users praised Nous Research's Hermes Agent V0.17.0 release for its browser-based profiles, async orchestration, and steady improvements, while some criticized it as growing into annoying bloat or resembling projects they disliked.
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Full Release Notes: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.6.19
To update, run: 'hermes update'
Hermes Agent v0.17.0 - The Reach Release
Changelog below:

@NousResearch Reach for the stars

@Teknium Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?
See all the updates in the release notes here: https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/releases/tag/v2026.6.19
Hermes v0.17.0 is now available
The Reach Release

@sanjaygpts Who dat

@NousResearch Bro disappeared like he never existed
Hermes Agent v0.17.0 just dropped
This is The Reach Release.
Hermes is no longer just getting smarter.
It is getting closer to where people actually work.
iMessage. WhatsApp. Telegram. Desktop. Async agents. Image editing. Team sharing.
Here’s what actually matters ↓
1. iMessage support via Photon
No Mac relay. No BlueBubbles setup.
Just:
hermes photon login
Hermes can now send and receive iMessage through Photon.
If you live in blue bubbles, this is a big one.
2. Raft agent network integration
Hermes can now join the Raft agent network as a gateway channel. Privacy-first wake system.
Other agents can reach Hermes without exposing full message content.
That matters a lot as agent networks start becoming real.
3. Desktop app is becoming a daily driver
The desktop app got a serious upgrade.
• Rebindable shortcuts • Native notifications • Live subagent watch windows • VS Code themes • Resizable terminal • Composer presets • RTL support
This is starting to feel like a real command center.
Not just a wrapper.
4. Background subagents
This might be one of the biggest workflow upgrades.
delegate_task(background=true)
Now your main agent can delegate work and keep moving.
Research. Builds. Long-running tasks. Analysis.
The subagent works in the background and returns results later.
No more waiting around.
5. Image editing is here
image_generate now supports image-to-image editing.
Upload an image. Give it instructions. Let the agent edit. Examples:
• Make this logo blue • Remove the background • Change the style • Modify this asset
This unlocks a lot for creative workflows.
6. Automation and sharing got better
A lot landed here.
• Automation Blueprints • Cursor Composer model via xAI Grok subscription • Full profile builder in the dashboard • Skills Hub with previews and security scans • Atomic batch memory operations • Official WhatsApp Business Cloud API support • Rich text on Telegram • Curator now costs zero tokens on routine runs
This is the kind of release that makes Hermes easier to use, easier to share, and easier to trust.
Huge stability, security, and desktop improvements throughout.
How to update:
Run hermes update
This release really does feel like Hermes is reaching everywhere.
Hermes Agent v0.17.0 - The Reach Release
Changelog below:

@NousResearch connecting to my design tools via Hermes since tomorrow
excited to finally explore

@NousResearch Hey guys, add @rive_app

@NousResearch happy release day to all who celebrate

@iYaT_TA I've got some news
https://hermes-agent.nousresearch.com/docs/user-guide/skills/optional/creative/creative-blender-mcp

@NousResearch can't wait to try to plugged into iMessage!

@SHL0MS 🥳

@NousResearch When forked subagents?

@0xNovus We are gonna make so many cities

@iamlukethedev @photon has been extremely buggy for me, easiest and best user experience is @telegram

@Metzjosh2 @iamlukethedev @photon @telegram Slack < Telegram < Discord.
But I wish it were the other way around.

@NousResearch its raining gateways

@Teknium @NousResearch 🚀新鲜出炉的接入教程
一条命令把 Hermes Agent 接上 iMessage,尽享丝滑