NousResearch Hermes Agent v0.21 Launches: Multi-Agent Teams with Persistent Memory
max_paperclips · x · 2026-09-01
NousResearch has released Hermes Agent v0.21, transforming Hermes from a single assistant into a system of persistent multi-agent teams.
Key Features:
- Bot Mode: Converts the assistant into a roster of named specialists, each with independent memory, skills, avatars, and group chats.
- Bot-to-Bot Messaging: Agents can hand off work via handles with visible conversation history.
- Collaboration: Supports DMs and scheduled tasks (Cron) across profiles and gateways.
Development Stats:
- 869k lines added, 5,800 commits, and 760+ contributors.
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