v2026.3.30 — The Multi-Instance Release
Released: March 30, 2026 Theme: Multi-instance Breaking Changes: None
Core Highlights
1. Profiles System (Major Feature)
One Hermes container can run multiple isolated instances. Each has its own:
- Configuration
- Memory
- MCP servers
- Conversation history
Usage pattern:
Vi container (hm-3)
├── Profile: finance # Financial analysis, dedicated memory + tools
├── Profile: research # Market research, isolated memory
└── Profile: dev # Development, dedicated MCP configEnable in Vi Dashboard → Settings → Profiles.
2. MCP Server Mode
Hermes can run as an MCP Server, exposing its conversation and capabilities to any MCP-compatible client.
Example: let ChatGPT or Claude Desktop call your Vi as a tool.
3. Official Docker Image
The Docker official image goes live.
4. Feishu / Lark + WeCom Adapters
Top-tier integrations for enterprise China.
5. 95 PRs Merged in Two Days
Extraordinary development velocity.
Upgrade Recommendations
- Multi-instance users: must-upgrade — Profiles is a killer feature
- Feishu / WeCom users: must-upgrade
- Everyone else: recommended