MiniMax Launches MaxHermes to Bring Self Evolving Agents to the Cloud

Apr 17, 2026 · Updated Apr 25, 2026

MiniMax, an AI company building multimodal models, launched MaxHermes with Nous Research. It is a cloud-hosted version of the Hermes Agent, an open-source AI agent (systems that autonomously plan and take multi-step actions) powered by the MiniMax M2.7 model. This release eliminates the technical overhead of local terminal setups.

This partnership focuses on co-evolution between the model and the agent harness. Optimizing MiniMax M2.7 for the Hermes Agent loop improves tool-calling accuracy and instruction following. The self-improving loop allows the agent to unlock exclusive skills as it completes complex tasks, moving beyond static chat interactions.

You can deploy a managed agent in 10 seconds through the MiniMax Agent platform. These agents run 24/7 and connect directly to Telegram, Discord, and Slack. Usage is tied to the MiniMax Token Plan, where tool calls consume account credits while providing a persistent, evolving partner for workflows.

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Capable agents are the result of co-evolution between models and harnesses. We've been working with @NousResearch to ensure that M2.7 x Hermes Agent provides a top-tier experience for users. Hermes’s self-improving loop brings out the best in M2.7 through real usage. We are also launching MaxHermes, a cloud-hosted and managed version of Hermes in @MiniMaxAgent (No terminal setup, no config) If you’re already running Hermes locally, you can now give you agent a partner in the cloud with MaxHermes. The path to AGI is shorter with good company. @NousResearch 🤝 @MiniMax_AI

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