Hermes Agent

The open-source AI assistant launched by Nous Research supports skill acquisition, cross-session memory, and multi-platform task access.

What is Hermes Agent?

Hermes Agent, developed by Nous Research, can be run on your own computer, server, or supported cloud environment. It integrates conversations, tool execution, memory, and skills into a single assistant, making it ideal for users who want to configure their own models and working environments.

What can I do?

• Continuous Task Processing: Maintaining the work context through session-based search and memory retention, and organizing reusable skills from task experience.
• Connect to Everyday Entry Points: Supports terminals and messaging channels such as Telegram, Discord, and Slack; specific integration requires configuring the corresponding accounts or bots.
• Automated Scheduling: Use task scheduling and subagents to handle multi-step tasks such as research and data organization.
• Switch Models and Run Backends: You can connect to different model services, or use local, Docker, or other supported runtime options.

How to Get Started

1. Select the official desktop link or the installation guide for your operating system.
2. Configure the model provider and usage quota, then test it in a separate working directory.
3. Use small tasks that do not involve sensitive information to test the tool's behavior and results.
4. Only integrate messaging channels, external services, or scheduled tasks when absolutely necessary, and restrict access permissions.

Licenses, Fees, and Usage Restrictions

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Fees may apply for model calls, cloud instances, and external services; self-hosted deployments also require maintenance and updates. The assistant is capable of executing tools; granting overly broad permissions may increase risks related to files, accounts, and data. We recommend requiring manual confirmation for critical actions such as sending, deleting, and transactions, and not treating model outputs as verified facts.

Release Notes

The GitHub release notes for v0.22.5 show the release date as October 23, 2026, while the release notes list the "Release Date" as October 22. This patch includes stability and dependency updates; the update schedules for the CLI, container, and desktop installers are not exactly the same, so you should follow the instructions for your specific installation method.

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Official Portal and Resources

• official website
• GitHub repository
• Open Source Licenses
• Release Notes
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