DSH Desktop - An open-source local desktop application for DeepSeek Harness.

What is DSH Desktop?

DSH Desktop is an open-source desktop client for DeepSeek Harness, packaging DeepSeek Harness into a local-first desktop application. DSH Desktop supports macOS and Windows and can be launched with a single click without requiring a command line. It includes built-in multi-model adaptation (DeepSeek, OpenAI, Kimi, etc.) and retains DeepSeek Harness's complete project management, agent, and plugin capabilities. It also includes a preset library for one-click import of professional worksheets for image creation, scientific evidence, and other applications.

Main functions of DSH Desktop

• Zero command line startupPackage DeepSeek Harness as a desktop application; simply click the icon to run it. The system automatically handles Harness installation, random local port listening, startup detection, and lifecycle management in the background, requiring no terminal intervention.
• Multi-model out-of-the-box adaptationSupports mainstream model service providers such as DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, xAI, Moonshot/Kimi, MiniMax, Zhipu GLM, Mistral AI, Groq, and Together AI.
• Preset Square (Work Recipe)It offers scenario-based plugin combinations, such as image creation, scientific evidence, video production, Apple development, contract review, etc., and allows for one-click copying and installation requests to the client for import, automatically completing security verification.
• Full Harness capabilities retainedHarness's core functionalities, including project management, agent dialogue, plugin system, and workflow, are all available, providing an experience consistent with the official web version.
• Data stored independentlyConversations, plugins, and personal settings are stored outside the application's installation directory, and updating the application will not erase user data.
• Safety reinforcementOnly listen to random events. 127.0.0.1 Ports should not be exposed to the public internet; remove Node.js renderer permissions and enable... contextIsolation And the sandbox mechanism.
• Mobile phone controlIt supports pairing with mobile phones via local trusted Wi-Fi, enabling continued operation across devices.
• Automatic updatesAfter startup, it automatically checks for new versions every 6 hours. After the background download is complete, it will prompt you to restart the installation.

How to use DSH Desktop

• Regular users：
  • Download and installVisit the official DSH Desktop website https://www.dshdesktop.com/, download the installation package for your system, and complete the installation.
  • First launchDouble-click the icon to launch the application. The Harness service will be automatically initialized in the background on the first launch.
  • Configuration ModelClick "Settings" in the lower left corner, select the model service provider, and enter the API Key.
  • Add workspaceClick the "+" button next to the workspace and select a project folder as the Agent's working directory.
  • Start conversationClick "New Session", select the standard mode and model, enter your requirements, and press Enter to send.
  • Use PresetVisit the official website Preset Plaza, copy the installation request, and then paste and import the applicable scenario-based recipes in the client.
• Developers/Source Code Builders：
  • Environmental preparationEnsure you have Node.js 22+ and npm installed, and are using a macOS or Windows x64 system.
  • Cloning repository:implement git clone https://github.com/dataelement/dsh-desktop.git Download the source code.
  • Install dependenciesRun the program in the project directory. npm installIt automatically applies patches and installs the Electron runtime.
  • Start Development:run npm run dev You can then launch DSH Desktop locally for development and debugging.
  • Quality inspection: Execute sequentially npm test、npm run typecheck、npm run build Complete testing, type checking, and build validation.
  • Package applicationRun on the corresponding platform npm run package:mac or npm run package:win Generate the distribution installation package.
  • Installation and useInstall the packaged application, configure the API Key and workspace, and you can start using it.

DSH Desktop project address

• Project official website：https://www.dshdesktop.com/
• GitHub repository：https://github.com/dataelement/dsh-desktop

DSH Desktop's core advantages

• Zero command line, ready to use out of the boxPackage DeepSeek Harness as a desktop application without installing Node.js or running it. npxNo manual port management is required; simply click the icon to launch the full Harness interface.
• Multi-model out-of-the-box adaptationNative support for more than ten mainstream model service providers, including DeepSeek, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, xAI, Moonshot/Kimi, MiniMax, Zhipu GLM, Mistral AI, Groq, and Together AI.
• Harness capabilities are fully preserved.Harness's core functionalities, including project management, agent dialogue, plugin system, Skills, MCP, and workflow, are all available, providing an experience consistent with the official web version.
• Preset Square (Work Recipe)It features a built-in marketplace of scenario-based plugins, including image creation, scientific evidence, video production, Apple development, contract review, etc. Installation requests can be imported with a single click, quickly transforming a generic agent into a professional one.
• Data independence, updates are not lostConversations, plugins, and personal settings are stored outside the application's installation directory, and upgrading the application will not erase user data.
• Security reinforcement, local priorityOnly listen to random signals each time it starts. 127.0.0.1 Set the local port to not expose it to the public network; remove Node.js renderer permissions and enable it. contextIsolation With the sandbox mechanism.
• Cross-platform supportSupports macOS Apple Silicon/Intel and Windows x64. The macOS version has been code-signed and certified by Apple.

Comparison of DSH Desktop with similar competing products

Application Scenarios of DSH Desktop

• AI-assisted programming and developmentAdd a workspace to your local code project so that the Agent can automatically read the code, generate modules, refactor files, and execute tests, replacing manual terminal operations.
• Content creation and multimedia productionImporting image and video production modes through the Preset Square allows for a complete production workflow from visual briefing and generation editing to multi-specification adaptation.
• Scientific research and academic workUsing research evidence models for problem decomposition, paper retrieval and comparison, evidence matrix construction, structured reviews, and research gap analysis.
• Document and Contract ReviewThe contract review model is used to complete clause review, version comparison, red line suggestions, negotiation briefing and final draft verification, and to retain traceable review evidence.
• Project Management and Office AutomationThis allows the Agent to automatically organize files, generate knowledge cards, summarize reports, and perform repetitive tasks such as batch renaming or format conversion within a specified workspace.