# We brought Hermes Agent to iMessage, even on Linux and Windows

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Podcast: [Tech Stories Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-stories-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365648)
Published: 2026-06-23T16:00:48+00:00
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## Resource

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/we-brought-hermes-agent-to-imessage-even-on-linux-and-windows . Hermes Agent now connects to iMessage through Photon, enabling AI agents to send and receive messages on any OS without a Mac. Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories . You can also check exclusive content about #hermes-agent-imessage , #photon-imessage-api , #ai-messaging-infrastructure , #imessage-ai-agent-platform , #bluebubbles-alternative , #deploy-ai-agents , #cross-platform-ai-messaging , #good-company , and more. This story was written by: @photonhq . Learn more about this writer by checking @photonhq's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Hermes Agent now supports iMessage through Photon, removing the need for BlueBubbles, a dedicated Mac, or a persistent relay setup. Users can connect Hermes to a Photon-managed iMessage line and run agents on macOS, Linux, Windows, or the cloud. The setup supports native iMessage features including typing indicators, images, voice notes, and persistent messaging infrastructure.

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