Hermes Agent Microsoft Store app is the easiest way to get Hermes onto a Windows PC. Nous Research now ships Hermes as a Microsoft Store app alongside the desktop installer, the CLI, Docker and Hermes Cloud. Since v0.22.3 on 21 October 2026, the Store build goes live automatically whenever a new release is published. In the video below I cover the native Hermes Desktop app and the latest upgrades. Here’s how the Store version works and which install you should choose.
Key takeaways
- Hermes is available as a Microsoft Store app for Windows.
- Store installs update through the Store automatically.
- Since v0.22.3, the Store build goes live the moment a release publishes.
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What the Hermes Agent Microsoft Store app is
Hermes Agent is Nous Research’s free, open-source agent. On Windows you can now get it as a Microsoft Store app. Every recent release note lists “the Microsoft Store app” as an official build, next to the CLI and installer, Docker and Hermes Cloud. The instruction for Store users is simple: it updates through the Store.
| Hermes on Windows | |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Store app | Installs from the Store and updates through the Store |
| Desktop installer | A .appinstaller file from the Hermes website that installs the signed MSIX bundle |
| CLI | hermes update or re-run the installer one-liner |
| Docker / Hermes Cloud | nousresearch/hermes-agent:stable |
The desktop packages bundle the agent, Python, the dependencies and the prebuilt interfaces, so the first launch doesn’t have to build anything. Nous’s docs note that Store packages have “separate Store ownership” from the website installer.
What’s changed with the Store version
- v0.22.1 (14 Oct) — a patch focused on Windows Store fixes.
- v0.22.2 (15 Oct) — fixed the Store app sticking on “Connecting” and split the Store bundle into its own build lane.
- v0.22.3 (21 Oct) — the Store build now goes live automatically when a release publishes.
- v0.22.4 (21 Oct) — Desktop stops showing suggestion pills above the chat box.
Store users used to wait for a separate build. Now they get each release as soon as everyone else does.
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Store app vs installer vs CLI: which should you pick?
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Want the simplest Windows install with automatic updates | Microsoft Store app |
| Want the direct download from Nous’s website | Desktop installer (.appinstaller) |
| Live in the terminal or run Hermes on a server | CLI |
| Want Hermes running 24/7 off your PC | Docker on a VPS, or Hermes Cloud |
For most business owners on Windows, the Store app is the least hassle. If you want Hermes working while your laptop is closed, put it on a VPS instead — see my best Hermes VPS guide.
How to get started with the Store app
- Get the Microsoft Store link from the official Hermes Agent download page so you know you’re installing Nous Research’s app.
- Install and open Hermes Desktop.
- Follow the chat-based setup — since v0.22 you can start without an API key, or pick free models.
- Connect a messaging app like Telegram so you can reach Hermes from your phone.
- Leave updates on; the Store handles them.
For the full walkthrough, see Hermes Agent on Windows and the free Hermes Desktop app.
Tips once Hermes is installed
- Keep approvals on so Hermes asks before risky commands.
- Try a sandbox — Docker isolates the agent from your files. See Hermes Agent sandbox.
- Add plugins from the 700+ catalog entries, starting with one or two.
- Pick a free model to start, and upgrade later.
Only install Hermes from Nous Research’s official links. Open-source agents attract copycat apps, so check the publisher before you install anything.
Why this matters
The biggest barrier to AI agents for most people isn’t the AI — it’s the setup. A Store app with automatic updates removes the terminal, the Python installs and the “how do I update this?” problem. That puts a powerful agent in front of millions more Windows users.
Troubleshooting the Hermes Store app
- Stuck on “Connecting”? That was a known v0.22.1 bug, fixed in v0.22.2 — check the Store for updates.
- Not on the latest version? Open the Store’s library page and update Hermes manually.
- Gateway not starting after a reboot? Fixed in v0.22.2; update first.
- Can’t delete old sessions? Sessions from the 0.22.1 gateway can’t be deleted in 0.22.2 — a known issue Nous listed.
- Still stuck? Ask Hermes itself to diagnose the problem, or check the release notes on GitHub.
Most problems disappear once you’re on the latest release, which is exactly what the Store keeps you on.
My verdict on the Hermes Agent Microsoft Store app
If you’re on Windows and want Hermes with the least effort, the Store app is the way to go: one install, automatic updates, and releases on day one. Power users can stick with the CLI or a VPS, but for everyone else the Hermes Agent Microsoft Store app is the easiest start.
About Julian Goldie
I’m Julian Goldie — founder of Goldie Agency and the AI Profit Boardroom. I test new AI agents almost every day for 432K+ YouTube subscribers and run Hermes, OpenClaw, OpenCode, Claude and Codex side by side in my own Agent OS. Claim your free strategy session or join the AI Profit Boardroom.
FAQ: hermes agent microsoft store
Is Hermes Agent on the Microsoft Store?
Yes — Nous Research lists the Microsoft Store app as an official Hermes build, and it updates through the Store.
How does the Hermes Store app update?
Through the Microsoft Store. Since v0.22.3 the Store build goes live automatically when a release publishes.
Is the Hermes Store app free?
Hermes Agent is free and open source; you pay only for paid AI models, and free models are available.
What’s the difference between the Store app and the installer?
Both install the desktop app. The Store version updates through the Store; the .appinstaller from the Hermes website installs the signed MSIX bundle directly.
Can I use the CLI instead?
Yes — the CLI works on Windows and updates with hermes update.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is a living guide to hermes agent microsoft store — the facts here move fast and it is updated as they do.