Changelog — The Hermes Bible

fix(cli): kanban edit accepts --title/--body/--priority and cron list shows paused jobs (#117434, salvage #117454)

#117632

#117672

#117464

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/clicomp/tuitool/terminalP3sweeper:risk-session-state

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fix(lsp): failed server starts report exit status + stderr tail, skipped broken roots log at INFO (#116446, salvage #116459)

#116839

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3comp/lsp

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When a language server fails to start, it now provides more helpful information by showing its exit status and the last few error messages. Previously, these failures were silent, making it hard to diagnose why a server wasn't working. Also, if a project is skipped because of a previous error, you'll now see an informational message explaining why.

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fix(bot-mode): a DM or peer run into a Bot Chat open in Desktop is answered by that chat, on every transport (#114959, #115174, #115316, salvage #114962 #115175 #115318)

#116838

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

#116962

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/gatewayP2sweeper:risk-session-statearea/sessions

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The Hermes Agent now correctly closes its database when shutting down, even if a request was canceled. This prevents the database from being left open unexpectedly after a shutdown.

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#117026

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3comp/desktop

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fix(bot-relay): a relayed turn still lingering at the cap is booked from its turn report, not killed with its handoff (#114980, salvage #115312)

#116968

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/clicomp/tuicomp/cronP2sweeper:risk-message-delivery

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Messages relayed by bots will now correctly report their status when they finish, even if there's a slight delay. This prevents false errors and ensures you see the bot's actual response.

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fix(agent): @file/@folder/@diff expansion stays memory-bounded before the size gates (#116562, salvage #116563)

#116930

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/agentP2

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The agent now handles large files and folders more efficiently by only reading necessary parts before applying size limits. This prevents the agent from consuming excessive memory when processing big files or extensive folder structures.

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fix(desktop): sidebar search keeps the exact session-id hit on top (#116238, salvage #116265)

#116929

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP3sweeper:risk-session-statecomp/desktoparea/sessions

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When you search for a specific session ID in the sidebar, that session will now reliably appear at the top of the search results. This makes it much easier to quickly find and jump to the exact session you're looking for.

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fix(desktop): a text selection in the transcript survives streaming auto-scroll (#115464, salvage #115472)

#116928

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3comp/desktop

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When you highlight text in the chat while a new message is being sent, your selection will now stay put. The chat will automatically resume scrolling to the latest message once you're done selecting text.

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fix(plugins): enable no longer prompts for a tool-override grant a capability-less plugin never requested (#116286, salvage #116306)

#116927

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/clicomp/pluginsP3

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Hermes will no longer ask for permission to replace tools if a plugin doesn't declare any capabilities. This clarifies the process and avoids unnecessary prompts for plugins that cannot perform such actions.

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fix(desktop): /context (and every offered built-in) groups under Commands and dispatches as a built-in offline (#116159)

#116925

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP2comp/desktop

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Commands like `/context` are now correctly grouped and handled as built-in features, even when the system is offline or just starting up. This ensures these essential commands are always available and recognized.

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fix(desktop): plugin-contributed keybind overrides survive restart and plugin unload (#116331, salvage #116357)

#116924

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3comp/desktop

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Keybindings you assign to actions from plugins will now be remembered even after you restart the application. This prevents your custom shortcuts from being lost when a plugin is temporarily unavailable.

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#117369

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewed

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fix(tests): updater npm-cache tests stub the npx warm-up, no real npx reached offline (#115034, salvage #115048)

#116917

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/testcomp/cliP3

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Tests that check how Hermes updates npm dependencies now run much faster by preventing them from actually calling out to the internet. This speeds up the testing process without changing how Hermes works in production.

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fix(desktop): Artifacts page indexes explicitly delivered Office documents (#116613, salvage #116656)

#116915

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3comp/desktop

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Office documents and other Microsoft file types sent in chat will now correctly appear on the Artifacts page, making it easier to find and review them. Previously, these types of files were not recognized as artifacts.

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fix(desktop): attachment preview/download resolves home-relative refs (#115609, salvage #115617)

#116909

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP2sweeper:risk-platform-windowscomp/desktopplatform/windows

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Attachments like spreadsheets and documents that were saved with a path relative to your user's home directory can now be opened for preview or download. This fixes an issue where these files would incorrectly show as "not found."

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fix(desktop): selecting text in the session rename dialog no longer lifts or drags the sidebar row (#116080, salvage #116087)

#116897

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP2comp/desktop

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When renaming a session, you can now select text within the input field without accidentally dragging or interacting with the session list. This makes editing session names much smoother and prevents unwanted actions.

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fix(desktop): first and last prompt-rail marks show their preview tooltip (#115723, salvage #116027)

#116894

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3comp/desktop

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The first and last prompts in the sidebar now correctly display their preview tooltips when you hover over them, making it easier to see what each prompt is about. This change ensures a consistent user experience across all prompts in the sidebar.

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fix(desktop): the Approval Needed arrow scrolls to the pending approval, not the transcript bottom (#115538, salvage #115650)

#116892

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3sweeper:risk-session-statecomp/desktoparea/sessions

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When an approval is needed, clicking the floating arrow now correctly scrolls you directly to the pending approval, even if there's newer conversation text below it. This ensures you don't miss important approval requests.

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#115966

apoapostolovmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new memory review feature has been added to the Hermes Plugin Catalog. This allows you to approve or reject staged memory writes before they are finalized.

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fix(computer-use): doctor names a daemon unit whose cua-driver Exec target was pruned (#114748, salvage #114907)

#116823

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugduplicatecomp/clicomp/toolsP2sweeper:risk-compatibility

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The Hermes Doctor now checks if background processes are pointing to old software versions that no longer exist. This prevents crashes by guiding you to update these references to use the latest version.

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fix(tests): run_tests_parallel takes the explicit file list from a file, whole-suite lists no longer hit E2BIG (#116229, salvage #116243)

#116822

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/testcomp/cliP3sweeper:risk-automation

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Tests can now handle very large numbers of files by reading them from a separate file, preventing errors that occurred when the list of files was too long. This change makes it easier to run all tests efficiently.

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fix(agent): subdirectory hint files that symlink outside the tree or to denied files are not injected (#116429, salvage #116430)

#116821

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/securitycomp/agentP3

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The Hermes Agent no longer reads hint files that are shortcuts to files outside of the project or to sensitive configuration files. This prevents accidental exposure of private information and ensures that only intended hint files are used.

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fix(gemini): AI Studio AQ. keys stay on the Studio surface instead of being rerouted to Vertex and 403ing (#115306, salvage #115323)

#116820

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/agentcomp/clitool/ttsprovider/geminiarea/auth

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Google AI Studio keys starting with "AQ." now work correctly, preventing them from being sent to the wrong service and causing errors. This change ensures that AI Studio keys are used with the intended service, improving reliability for users.

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fix(discord): a pasted channel link in DISCORD_HOME_CHANNEL or a cron target delivers instead of failing silently (#115216, salvage #115228)

#116819

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/gatewaycomp/pluginsplatform/discordarea/configP3

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Hermes Agent can now send messages to Discord channels when you provide a direct link to the channel, instead of failing silently. This makes it easier to configure and use Hermes Agent with your Discord servers.

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fix(bot-relay): a relayed DM into a sign-in-gated gateway is delivered, not refused with 4095 (#107598, salvage #107601)

#116903

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/tuiarea/authP2sweeper:risk-session-statesweeper:risk-security-boundary

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Direct messages relayed by the desktop app will now arrive in your bot chat even if the recipient's gateway requires you to be logged in. This fix ensures these messages are delivered correctly, instead of being blocked and lost.

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fix(dashboard): plugin install/update no longer 500s on multi-profile hosts — routes run in the profile's secret scope (#115256, salvage #115320)

#116816

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/clicomp/pluginsarea/authP3sweeper:risk-security-boundary

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Installing and updating plugins from the dashboard now works correctly on hosts with multiple profiles. This fix prevents errors by ensuring that plugin operations are performed within the correct profile's secure environment.

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fix(desktop): Bot Mode chat can be dragged into a split pane; the drag moves it (#109684, salvage #109942)

#110154

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP2comp/desktop

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You can now drag a bot chat into a new pane to split your workspace. This makes it easier to organize and interact with your bot conversations by allowing them to exist independently from the main view.

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#113626

scross01merged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new plugin is available that lets you define your own rules for commands that shouldn't be run. This improves security by allowing you to proactively block potentially harmful commands.

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fix(gateway): a platforms.a2a-platform config block loads the A2A platform instead of being dropped (#116180, salvage #116200)

#116811

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/gatewaycomp/pluginsarea/configP3sweeper:risk-compatibility

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The Hermes Gateway now correctly recognizes and enables the A2A platform when it's specified in the configuration. This ensures that the A2A platform is loaded and functional, rather than being silently ignored.

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docs(bluebubbles): webhook direction, setup verification and real inbound troubleshooting (#116395, salvage #116407)

#116810

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/docscomp/gatewayarea/configP3

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The BlueBubbles guide now clarifies how to set up and verify Hermes's connection for receiving messages. It also helps troubleshoot why messages might not be arriving or why you might be getting duplicate replies.

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docs(matrix): rooms with 2 or fewer members are DM-classified and bypass allowlist/mention/thread settings (#114733, salvage #114745)

#116808

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/docscomp/gatewayplatform/matrixP3

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Direct messages in Matrix will now be automatically identified and treated differently by the Hermes Agent. This means that small, private conversations will bypass certain communication restrictions, making them behave more like typical direct messages.

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fix(kanban): worktree dispatch works on repo paths with non-ASCII names on macOS (#115080, salvage #115103)

#116806

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP3

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The Hermes Agent now correctly handles Git repositories with non-ASCII characters in their names on macOS. This prevents tasks from failing unexpectedly when dealing with paths that contain special characters.

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fix(acp): editor sessions populate sessions.cwd and git metadata so Desktop groups them by project (#115705, salvage #115707)

#116805

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/acpsweeper:risk-session-stateP4area/sessions

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Your Hermes Desktop projects are now correctly organized in the sidebar. This change ensures that your editor sessions store their current working directory and Git information, allowing Hermes to group them by project. Existing sessions will also be updated to reflect this new organization.

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fix(update): Windows 'Already up to date' run warns on an unverified gateway relaunch instead of exiting 1 twice (#115563, salvage #115615)

#116804

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP2sweeper:risk-compatibilitysweeper:risk-platform-windowsplatform/windows

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When updating Hermes on Windows and the agent is already up to date, it will now correctly report any issues with restarting the gateway instead of crashing and repeating the error. This prevents confusing double error messages and ensures a smoother update experience.

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fix(telegram): dm_topics prerequisite warning and docs point at BotFather Threaded Mode, not a non-existent DM toggle (#115019, salvage #115025)

#116803

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsplatform/telegramP3

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The warning message and documentation for Telegram's direct message topics have been updated to accurately reflect how to enable threaded mode in BotFather. This ensures users can correctly configure their bots to use this feature.

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fix(dashboard): a parent-injected loopback session token is no longer overridden by .env, so the parent stops getting 401 (#115955, supersedes #115970)

#116802

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliarea/autharea/configP2sweeper:risk-security-boundary

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When you start the Hermes Dashboard, it now correctly uses the session token provided by its parent. This prevents the dashboard from rejecting your connection with an error when it tries to authenticate.

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feat(plugin-catalog): add intelligent-tool-break

#115964

apoapostolovmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new plugin, "Intelligent Tool Break," has been added to help manage tools that get stuck. This plugin allows you to break out of a stuck tool call with a note or retry it, preventing a full cancellation.

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feat(plugin-catalog): add openrouter-voice (community, voice)

#113613

esketidsmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginstool/ttsP3ci-reviewed

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This update adds support for OpenRouter, allowing Hermes Agent to convert speech to text and text to speech using your existing OpenRouter API key. This makes it easier and more flexible to integrate voice capabilities into your applications.

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Add openmail to the plugin catalog

#113168

armandokunmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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Hermes can now automatically install a new plugin that gives agents their own email address for sending and receiving messages. This makes it easier for users to integrate email functionality into their agents without manually copying code.

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Add markifact plugin

#116680

ahmed-3limerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new plugin called Markifact has been added, which provides a pre-built package of skills and a server that doesn't require any coding. This makes it easier to integrate powerful new features into Hermes Agent without needing to write any new code yourself.

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fix(tui-gateway): a Bot Chat lease no longer outlives an iOS client that dropped mid-resume (#116464)

#117017

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/tuiP2sweeper:risk-session-statearea/sessions

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fix(desktop): Bot Mode group settings can compress a member's hidden room history (#102291, salvage #102333)

#117015

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP2sweeper:risk-session-statecomp/desktoparea/sessions

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feat(plugin-catalog): add prompt-enhancer

#116031

Heybinshaomerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new plugin called `prompt-enhancer` has been added to the project's catalog, which can improve how the agent interacts with your desktop. This plugin has been reviewed and is ready for use.

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fix(desktop): Bot chats speak with the Bot's own profile TTS voice (#100864, salvage #101545)

#117014

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugtool/ttsP3comp/desktoparea/profiles

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feat(plugin-catalog): add prompt-snippets

#116030

Heybinshaomerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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We've added a new "prompt snippets" feature to the plugin catalog. This makes it easier to use pre-written text snippets in your interactions, improving efficiency.

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fix(desktop): "Open containing folder" is hidden for remote workspaces and toasts on a missing path (#115167, salvage #115168)

#117010

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP3comp/desktop

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fix(state): Bot DM transports resolve the canonical Bot Chat by exact title, never a "#N" sibling (salvage #114094)

#117007

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugduplicateP2sweeper:risk-session-statearea/sessions

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plugin-catalog: add localsend v1.17.0 (LAN file transfer with a desktop pane)

#114453

tylerbrevardmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3needs-decisionci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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You can now easily transfer files over your local network using the new LocalSend plugin. This adds a desktop interface to your chats, making it simple to send and receive files between your devices without needing an account or the cloud.

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fix(desktop): Bot roster section Enter respects IME commit and unchanged-preview activity toasts fire once (salvage #110706, #110013)

#117006

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3comp/desktop

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feat(plugin-catalog): add bot-forge

#114057

BkashJEEmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/pluginsP3needs-decisionci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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A new plugin called "bot-forge" has been added, allowing agents to automatically create specialized bots with unique personalities and functionalities from a single command. This makes it easier to generate bots for specific tasks, such as writing social media posts.

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fix(bot-mode): a remote default Bot is mentionable by its title and signs relayed DMs reply-safely (#103731, salvage #103767 #94383 #106046)

#116983

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/tuicomp/pluginsP3

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fix(kanban): tapping a card on a touch device opens it instead of moving it (#115568, salvage #115605)

#116798

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3comp/dashboard

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On touch devices, tapping a kanban card now correctly opens it instead of accidentally moving it to another column. This change prevents minor touch movements from being mistaken for a drag, ensuring a smoother user experience.

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#112622

mojomastmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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Afterforge, a new regression testing tool, has been added to the project's catalog. This update helps ensure that the tool is properly integrated and verified for use.

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fix(gateway): a named profile's gateway identity no longer matches a sibling profile's longer HERMES_HOME (#115031, salvage #115039)

#116794

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/clicomp/gatewayP2area/profiles

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Commands to manage Hermes gateways now correctly identify which gateway belongs to a specific profile. This prevents accidentally stopping or restarting the wrong gateway when multiple profiles are configured.

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feat(plugin-catalog): add image-utils community plugin

#117268

MazenMkhininimerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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feat(plugin-catalog): bump rss-reader to 1.0.6

#117202

apoapostolovmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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fix(acp): multi-file V4A patches hiding .env or out-of-workspace paths now hit the permission prompt (#115213, salvage #115215)

#116793

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/securitycomp/acptool/filearea/authP4

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Hermes Agent now asks for permission before making changes to sensitive files like `.env` when multiple files are being modified at once. This prevents accidental changes to important configuration files.

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feat(plugins): add reMarkable cloud and notebook toolkit

#117191

cygnostikmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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fix(tts): voice mode plays sentences whose audio the provider wrote at a different path (#115029, salvage #115046)

#116792

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugtool/ttsP2

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The voice mode now correctly plays audio files, even when they are saved in a different format or location than initially expected. This also ensures that temporary files are cleaned up properly, preventing unnecessary clutter.

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feat(plugin-catalog): add sketch-pad community plugin

#117155

aydnOktaymerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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feat(kanban): kanban create accepts --body-file so multi-line briefs survive the shell (#115432, salvage #115450)

#116791

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/featurecomp/cliP3

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You can now create kanban issues with multi-line descriptions directly from a file or standard input, ensuring your entire brief and subsequent arguments are captured correctly. This addresses an issue where shell limitations would previously truncate long descriptions.

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chore(plugin-catalog): bump browserclaw to v2.9.3

#117098

GoldenLoaf24hmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featuretool/browserP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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fix(lsp): incremental servers keep an exact document mirror after non-BMP characters (#116094, salvage #116097)

#116790

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugP2comp/lsp

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Hermes now correctly handles files with special characters, ensuring the language server's understanding of your code always matches what's on disk. This prevents confusing errors by accurately tracking changes, especially at the end of lines.

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fix(bot-mode): New Bot on another machine can start fresh instead of forcing a clone of its default (#94071, #101885)

#116971

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsP3comp/desktop

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You can now create a new bot on a different machine starting with a clean slate. Previously, you were forced to copy an existing bot, but now you have the option to start completely fresh.

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catalog: add handflow (community)

#117059

DECRUX9812merged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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fix(tui-gateway): launch-profile slash commands work after the multiplex flip and the Desktop shows the real worker error (#115427, salvage #115442)

#116789

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/tuiP2sweeper:risk-session-statecomp/desktoparea/profiles

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Slash commands like `/approvals` now work correctly on the launch profile after switching between profiles. The desktop interface also provides clearer error messages when these commands fail.

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fix(bot-mode): a teammate's reply reaches the sender whole, and a cut completion says so (#115334, salvage #115336)

#116969

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/toolstool/terminalP2sweeper:risk-message-delivery

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When a bot assistant sends a message, you'll now see the full reply, not just a shortened version. If the message is too long to display completely, it will clearly indicate that it was cut and where to find the complete log.

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feat(catalog): add hermes-herald plugin entry

#117053

bennybuoymerged 20 Sept 2026

type/featureP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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fix(agent): verify-on-stop records ad-hoc evidence for versioned, absolute and env-prefixed interpreters (#115075, salvage #115077)

#116787

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/agentP2

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The Hermes Agent now correctly identifies when verification scripts are run using different Python interpreter paths or versions. This prevents unnecessary "unverified" warnings after successful verification runs.

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fix(gateway): Windows update no longer aborts when an unrelated SCM service refuses QueryServiceConfigW (#116173, salvage #116179)

#116786

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP2sweeper:risk-compatibilitysweeper:risk-platform-windowsplatform/windows

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The Hermes Agent update process on Windows will no longer fail if another service on your system has restricted access. This ensures updates can proceed even when encountering unusual service configurations.

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plugin-catalog: bump aihubmix pin to b55e916 (docs-only)

#116664

0genlabmerged 20 Sept 2026

type/docsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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We've updated the documentation for a plugin to reflect that installing it now works correctly without needing manual steps. This ensures users get accurate instructions when adding new features.

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fix(vault): corrupt vault files and non-dict vault config surface as clean errors instead of tracebacks (#115867, salvage #115868)

#116785

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/agentcomp/clicomp/tuiarea/configP2

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Hermes now provides clear error messages instead of crashing when your vault configuration is malformed. This makes it easier to fix issues with corrupted vault files or incorrectly edited configuration settings.

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fix(plugin-catalog): pin kiro-acp to the tagged commit, not the tag object

#116617

tobenwarriormerged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/acpcomp/pluginsP3ci-reviewedPlugin Catalog

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The installation of the `kiro-acp` plugin was failing because it was referencing a tag that wasn't a direct code commit. This change updates the reference to point to the correct code commit, allowing the plugin to be installed successfully.

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fix(acp): a failed post-turn tail no longer wedges the session; the next prompt runs (#115588, salvage #115593)

#116784

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/acpsweeper:risk-session-stateP4

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If a background task fails during a conversation turn, the agent will now correctly recover and allow the next user prompt to proceed, instead of getting stuck. This ensures conversations remain responsive even if a specific background process encounters an error.

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fix(whatsapp): reply_prefix from config.yaml reaches the bridge, including the empty disable value (#116059, salvage #116067)

#116783

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsplatform/whatsapparea/configP3sweeper:risk-compatibility

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The way custom reply prefixes are set for WhatsApp messages has been fixed. This means you can now easily customize or disable the reply message header directly in your configuration file.

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fix(discord): third-party mentions in a bot-joined thread are no longer dropped silently (#116568, salvage #116581)

#116782

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/pluginsplatform/discordP3

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Messages in Discord threads that the bot has already joined will now be processed correctly, even if they only mention other users. Previously, these messages could be silently ignored, but now they will be handled as expected, with debugging information available if a message is still dropped.

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fix(cli): hooks test shows the block/allow decision for erroring and timed-out hooks (#115968, salvage #115978)

#116780

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliP3

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The `hermes hooks test` command now clearly shows whether a hook blocked a request due to an error or timeout, or if it simply didn't contribute any decision. This makes it easier to understand why a hook might have failed and to distinguish between different failure scenarios.

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fix(auth): shipped .env.example and docs placeholders no longer count as configured credentials (#115643, salvage #115644)

#116778

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/cliarea/authP2sweeper:risk-security-boundary

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The agent now correctly identifies placeholder API keys, like "your_key_here," as invalid. This prevents the agent from attempting to use these placeholders and provides clearer error messages when actual API keys are missing.

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fix(kanban): board Done column lists newest-completed first; CLI gains --sort completed-desc (#116036, salvage #116041)

#116777

teknium1merged 20 Sept 2026

type/bugcomp/clicomp/pluginsP3

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The "done" column on the Kanban board now shows the most recently completed tasks first, making it easier to see what just finished. You can also use a new command-line option to sort tasks by completion date.

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