DeepSeek Harness Desktop for macOS and Windows
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DeepSeek Harness is a new open-source desktop agent for macOS and Windows with a plugin architecture.
DeepSeek Harness is now in public preview worldwide and open source. It runs as a desktop app or web UI, built on Cordis's "everything is a plugin" architecture. The harness can handle everyday tasks, coding, research, and background jobs. Users can install or create plugins through chat in creator mode. It supports multiple file types including Word, Excel, PDF, and code files. Developer tools include execution traces and runtime information. Launch with `npx @deepseek-ai/dsh web` or clone from GitHub. Works with many model providers, including local ones.
What commenters are saying
Users are enthusiastic about the new desktop app, with one calling it "a beast" and praising the open-source plugin architecture that lets them build custom plugins like font zoom and notification bells. Some question what distinguishes DeepSeek Harness from other harnesses, citing observability and an append-only context design that avoids cache-invalidation bugs. Others express skepticism, calling the thread astroturfed. Several users note it works with many model providers, including local ones, and can be run in server mode. A minority raise concerns about data privacy with a Chinese AI company.