ningbainb/deepseek-harness-desktop
Open-source Windows desktop client and GUI for DeepSeek Harness — zero-setup installer with Codex, plugins, sk
DeepSeek Harness Desktop is a community-maintained open-source Windows client that packages the complete DSH Web Surface, the official DSH local host, plugins, Skills, themes, and auto-updates into one Windows x64 installer — no separate Node.js setup required. Version 3.0.1 introduces a stable platform contract: frozen SDK/Contract/Provider/Schema boundaries, a controlled Runtime matrix, auditable Migration Assistant for upgrades and rollback, privacy-redacted diagnostics, and telemetry disabled by default.
Install
Download installer from https://github.com/ningbainb/deepseek-harness-desktop/releases/latest (Windows x64 .exe)Windows 10/11 x64 only. Run the .exe installer — no Node.js required; the DSH runtime is bundled. SHA256SUMS.txt and release-manifest.json are included in every release asset for verification.
Compatibility
Windows 10/11 x64. Bundles @deepseek-ai/dsh local host. Coexists with the official web client through an isolated profile and port fallback. SDK/Contract/Provider/Schema frozen at 1.x in 3.0.1.
Details
- Repo: ningbainb/deepseek-harness-desktop
- Category: Web UI Enhancements
- Stars: 156
- Version: 3.0.1
- Last push: 2026-09-19
- First seen: 2026-08-13
Recent updates
3.0.1: Stable platform contract — SDK/Contract frozen, Runtime matrix enforced, Migration Assistant, privacy-redacted diagnostics, telemetry off by default. 2.7.0: Fixes Windows 8% startup failure, adds DSH rc.7, tray background automation, Host durable task scheduling. 2.6.0: Task Board v3 with Project/Task Run/Evidence/Git Worktree audit.
FAQ
- How do I install DeepSeek Harness Desktop on Windows?
- Download the Windows x64 installer from https://github.com/ningbainb/deepseek-harness-desktop/releases/latest and run the .exe. No separate Node.js installation is needed — the DSH runtime is bundled.
- Does DeepSeek Harness Desktop conflict with the official DSH web client?
- No — version 2.3.0+ coexists with the official web client through an isolated profile and port fallback. Both can run simultaneously on the same machine.
- Is telemetry enabled by default in version 3.0.1?
- No. Telemetry is disabled by default in 3.0.1. Diagnostics are opt-in and export only to a user-chosen location; the JSON/ZIP report strips API keys, tokens, cookies, prompts, and private paths before export.
Alternatives
ChisaAlter/Deepseek-Harness-Desktop · drewnekota/cetus · vibeinging/deepseek-harness-desktop-app