Teknium 🪽#303
Hermes Agent v0.16.0 (2026.6.5) just dropped
This is arguably the biggest Hermes release yet.
Hermes is no longer just an agent framework. It’s becoming a complete platform.
Here’s what actually matters ↓
1. Native Desktop Apps Are Here
Hermes now has real desktop apps for:
• macOS • Windows • Linux With:
• One-click install • Auto updates • Drag-and-drop files • Clipboard image paste • Cmd+K command palette • Session search & archive • Streaming chat • Inline model picker The “it’s just a CLI” era is officially over.
2. Run Hermes Anywhere
The desktop app can connect to:
• Your homelab • A cloud server • A teammate’s instance
Heavy compute stays remote.
The desktop becomes a lightweight control center.
3. Full Web Admin Dashboard
No more living in config files.
Manage:
• Channels • MCP servers • Credentials • Memory • Webhooks • Gateway controls
All from the browser. 4. Faster Onboarding
Hermes is getting much easier to hand to non-technical users.
New Quick Setup via Nous Portal gets users from install to first conversation in minutes. 5. Lots of Quality-of-Life Improvements
• Fuzzy model picker everywhere • New /undo [N] command • Leaner default skills • NVIDIA Skills Hub integration • Full Simplified Chinese support
Other wins • Security updates and CVE fixes • Stability improvements across the stack • Better multi-profile support • More polished desktop and web experiences No major breaking changes.
This release feels like a turning point.
Hermes is starting to look less like a tool for AI enthusiasts and more like something you could hand to an entire company.
