What's New in v0.8: Complete Changelog Analysis

The Release in One Sentence

v0.8 is best understood as an operator-quality release: tighter workflow primitives, better foundations for automation, and clearer extension paths for skills and integrations.

What Matters Most

• Workflow composition is easier to reason about
• Skills and integration stories are stronger
• The release raises the value of automation and orchestration use cases

What Operators Should Check

Before upgrading, check environment assumptions, connector compatibility, and any prompt or skill contracts you rely on in automation.

Migration Checklist

• Snapshot configuration
• Re-run smoke tests for key skills
• Re-run cron jobs in a safe environment
• Verify messaging and MCP connectors

Recommended Reading

• Installation guide — Rebuild a clean environment if needed
• Skill development best practices — Review custom skills after upgrading
• MCP integration — Re-check external tool contracts

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Last updated: April 14, 2026 · Hermes Agent v0.8