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What is Hermes now called?
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Hermes is still called Hermes Agent in the official docs, GitHub repository, and current release notes. As of April 2026, Nous Research has not announced a rename for the agent project; the current documentation still uses Hermes Agent as the active product name.
Current official name
The current official name is Hermes Agent.
The docs home page headline says Hermes Agent, the GitHub repo is still NousResearch/hermes-agent, and the install guide is still filed under Hermes Agent documentation. There is no current official naming signal that the project has been renamed to something else.
Evidence from official sources
Multiple first-party sources still use Hermes Agent as the current name.
| Source | What it uses | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Docs home | Hermes Agent | Current docs branding still uses the full name |
| Install guide | Hermes Agent | Operational documentation still uses the same product name |
| Release notes | Hermes Agent v0.9.0 | Latest release branding also keeps the same name |
Why the confusion happens
The naming confusion usually comes from people shortening Hermes Agent to Hermes in conversation.
That shortcut happens naturally in forum posts, Discord chats, and broad search queries. It does not mean the project was renamed. It just means people often remove the word Agent once the context is obvious.
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How to refer to it
Use Hermes Agent when you want the clearest and safest product reference.
In titles, product comparisons, and setup guides, the full name is better because it avoids confusion with unrelated Hermes brands or services. In casual writing, Hermes alone is understandable if the AI-agent context is already established, but the full project name is still the cleaner default.
What changed recently
Recent Hermes releases changed capabilities, not the product name.
The latest public release notes add features like a local dashboard, mobile support, more gateway coverage, and more hardening. Those are product surface changes, not branding changes. So if you saw new release headlines and wondered whether Hermes is now called something else, the answer is still no.
Limitations and Tradeoffs
Naming pages like this are intentionally narrow. They answer the rename question, but they are not the right place for the full architectural explanation or install walkthrough. If your real question is what Hermes does or how it works, the main Hermès agent guide is the better canonical destination.
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FAQ
Has Hermes Agent been officially renamed in the docs or repo?
No. As of April 2026, the docs home page, installation guide, GitHub repository, and release notes all continue to use Hermes Agent as the official name. The naming signal is consistent across first-party sources, which is why the safer answer is that the project has not been renamed.
Why do so many people just say Hermes instead of Hermes Agent?
People shorten it for convenience once the context is clear. That is common in developer and AI-agent communities, but it is not the same as a formal rename. The shorthand is conversational; the official product name in first-party materials remains Hermes Agent.
Did the latest Hermes release change the name of the project?
No. The latest releases add product features, operating surfaces, and hardening improvements, but the release notes still ship under the Hermes Agent name. What changed is the scope of the runtime and the tooling around it, not the branding of the project itself.
What name should I use if I am writing about the project?
Use Hermes Agent when clarity matters. That is the most accurate reference because it matches the docs, repo, and release notes. You can shorten it to Hermes in casual contexts if the AI-agent meaning is obvious, but the full name is the better default in titles, guides, and comparison pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Hermes Agent been officially renamed in the docs or repo?
No. As of April 2026, the docs home page, installation guide, GitHub repository, and release notes all continue to use Hermes Agent as the official name. The naming signal is consistent across first-party sources, which is why the safer answer is that the project has not been renamed.
Why do so many people just say Hermes instead of Hermes Agent?
People shorten it for convenience once the context is clear. That is common in developer and AI-agent communities, but it is not the same as a formal rename. The shorthand is conversational; the official product name in first-party materials remains Hermes Agent.
Did the latest Hermes release change the name of the project?
No. The latest releases add product features, operating surfaces, and hardening improvements, but the release notes still ship under the Hermes Agent name. What changed is the scope of the runtime and the tooling around it, not the branding of the project itself.
What name should I use if I am writing about the project?
Use Hermes Agent when clarity matters. That is the most accurate reference because it matches the docs, repo, and release notes. You can shorten it to Hermes in casual contexts if the AI-agent meaning is obvious, but the full name is the better default in titles, guides, and comparison pages.