Version history
This changelog tracks Hermes releases and will grow over time, starting with version 1.0.57.1.0.58
Formatting styles
- Choose a formatting style for each mode: Casual, Semi-Casual, Formal, or Custom
- Casual keeps your voice relaxed — slang preserved, no periods, minimal corrections
- Semi-Casual cleans up errors while keeping contractions and natural tone
- Formal expands contractions, applies full grammar, and polishes for professional use
Smart notes
- Organize notes into sections — AI auto-classifies new notes into the right section
- Create, rename, and reorder sections from the new section management UI
- Filter notes by section with the section filter bar
- Set reminders on notes with automatic macOS notification scheduling
- Link notes to calendar events
- Duplicate detection warns before saving similar content
Voice-activated notes
- New “note” voice command — say “note buy groceries” to capture a note instantly
- Notes captured by voice are auto-organized into sections by AI
Fixed: High memory usage
- The local transcription model is now released from memory after each dictation
1.0.57
Vibecode Mode
- Track AI responses in supported coding apps with live status pills
- Click a pill to jump back when a response finishes
- Optional sound alerts and auto-redirect on completion
- Tracking button appears in the Hermes bar when Vibecode Mode is enabled
- Auto-pause video when you switch into a supported coding app
Quick file browser under the Hermes bar
- Search files with voice
- Browse folders and preview items
- Drag files out into your editor, chat, or desktop
Automatic file surfacing
- New screenshots and downloads appear automatically in the quick-access browser
- Configure this in Settings -> Defaults -> “Show new files automatically”
Hide dock icon
- Optionally hide the Hermes dock icon from Settings -> Defaults
Directional hotkey settings
- Set separate left and right hotkeys for modifier keys like Command and Control
New voice commands
- “find …” for file search (default trigger)
- “screenshot” (default trigger)
- “screen record” (default trigger)
- Configurable Open Folder triggers to open specific folders