Nous Research releases Hermes Agent Desktop with cross-platform memory and automation

Teknium · x · 2026-08-18

Nous Research has released the open-source Hermes Agent desktop app (MIT licensed), designed as an agent that grows with you. Key features include:

Universal Connectivity: Integrates with Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more, sharing one agent and memory across surfaces.
Persistent Memory: Learns project context, auto-generates skills, and remembers solutions.
Natural Language Scheduling: Automates reports, backups, and briefings based on natural language inputs.
Task Delegation: Uses isolated subagents with independent conversations and Python RPC support.
Web Capabilities: Includes web search, browser automation, vision, and multi-modal reasoning.
Sandboxing: Runs on 5 backends including local, Docker, and SSH with container isolation.

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