DeepSeek Harness
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An open agent engine from DeepSeek: models, tools, sessions, sandboxes, and the interface connect through plugins on the Cordis core. The vendor's bet is on interchangeable components over a tightly stitched agent.
Facts
- The deepseek-ai/deepseek-harness repository opened on 13.08.2026, is licensed under MIT, and has developer preview status; 164 843 stars as of 19.08.2026.
- Everything here is a plugin: models, tools, skills, sessions, sandboxes, file systems, loops, orchestration, and the interface; the Cordis core handles plugin mounting and dependencies (deepseek.com/harness, snapshot 19.08.2026).
- Run without installation using npx @deepseek-ai/dsh web; standard, PTC, minimal, and creative modes.
- The rights holder is Hangzhou DeepSeek AI Research Foundation (© 2026, deepseek.com/harness); the README warns of breaking compatibility changes, so integrations should currently be considered temporary.
Full profile in the works: a “worth it or not” verdict, pricing, access from Russia, and comparisons with nearby alternatives will appear as the card factory progresses.