DeepSeek Harness Desktop for macOS and Windows(deepseek.com)
385 points by Kuyawa 12 days ago | 207 comments
tl;dr: DeepSeek has released Harness, an open-source agent framework available as a desktop app for macOS/Windows or web UI, built on Cordis's plugin-based architecture. It handles tasks like file organization, coding, research, and scheduled background jobs, with a "Creator mode" for building new plugins via chat. Developers can launch it instantly with `npx @deepseek-ai/dsh web` or clone the repo from GitHub.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑Cordis plugin architecture is the truly exciting innovation, potentially the 'emacs of harnesses'
  • ↑Enthusiastic user praise for the desktop app's performance and plugin creation capabilities
  • ↑Official packaging is needed to combat third-party impostor sites with potential security risks
  • •Benchmarks and comparisons with competing harnesses (Juggler, OpenCode) are needed for context
  • ↓Criticism of poor webpage performance and accessibility issues undermining the launch