Apache-2.0, community-built desktop workspace that bundles DeepSeek Harness as a local-first runtime — files, terminals, web tools and plugin discovery beside the conversation on macOS, Windows and Linux.
DSH integration
Native runtime
Author-claimed
Safety audit
Unaudited
Last verified
2026-08-21
License
Apache-2.0
01What can it help you accomplish?
Run DeepSeek Harness agentic work in a native desktop workspace
A single local-first app combining conversations, project files, terminals, web tools and native desktop actions
Developers and agentic-work practitioners who use DeepSeek Harness and want a dedicated desktop workspace instead of a bare conversation window
Keep files, terminals, web tools and plugin discovery beside the active conversation
Independent right and bottom workspaces for understanding, changing and validating a project next to the DeepSeek Harness conversation
Users who want project tooling — files, terminals, web tools, plugin discovery — alongside their DeepSeek Harness sessions without switching apps
02How to install into DeepSeek Harness
Prerequisites
- A supported desktop platform: macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel), Windows x64, or Linux x64 (Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/RHEL, or AppImage)
- Build-from-source only: Git with the `vendor/deepseek-harness` submodule checked out, Node.js 24 or newer, pnpm 11.7.0
Installation steps
- 01
Download the installer for your platform only from the official GitHub Releases page: `.dmg` (macOS arm64/x64), `.exe` (Windows x64), or `.deb` / `.rpm` / `.AppImage` (Linux x64); checksums are in SHA256SUMS
- 02
macOS: open the `.dmg`, drag `Minke.app` into the Applications folder, remove the quarantine attribute with `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Minke.app"` (pre-release builds are not notarized), then open Minke
- 03
Windows: run the `.exe` installer and follow the on-screen instructions; if a reputation-based warning appears, confirm the installer came from the official Releases page before continuing
- 04
Linux: install the downloaded package, e.g. `sudo apt install "/path/to/minke-package.deb"` or `sudo dnf install "/path/to/minke-package.rpm"`
- 05
From source: install repository dependencies with pnpm, run `pnpm run harness:stage` to install/build the pinned DeepSeek Harness source and stage the desktop runtime, then `pnpm start` for development mode
Verify the integration
Not specified by the author
03DSH integration and capability boundaries
Native desktop workspace that bundles and runs DeepSeek Harness locally — conversations, files, terminals and web tools in one app
Agentic workspace panels
an active DeepSeek Harness conversation→independent right and bottom workspaces for files, terminals, web tools and plugin discovery beside the conversation
Local-first data boundary
application state, browser session data and desktop preferences→all data kept on your machine, with desktop preferences under `~/.minke` as one clear data boundary
writes application state, browser session data and desktop preferences under `~/.minke` on your machineNative desktop experience
daily usage of the workspace→native menus, configurable shortcuts, session log export, synchronized themes, and English and Chinese UI
session log export writes log files to diskCross-platform releases
macOS, Windows or Linux x64 hosts→`.dmg` (arm64/x64), `.exe`, `.deb`, `.rpm` and portable `.AppImage` packages from automated releases
04Who is it for? When not to use it?
Good for
- Developers and agentic-work practitioners who use DeepSeek Harness and want a dedicated desktop workspace instead of a bare conversation window
- Users who want project tooling — files, terminals, web tools, plugin discovery — alongside their DeepSeek Harness sessions without switching apps
Not for
- Minke is under active development: features, packaging and the local data schema may change as the project evolves. It is an independent community project, not an official DeepSeek product.
- Current macOS pre-release builds are not notarized; installation requires removing the quarantine attribute, which bypasses a macOS security check. Only do this for Minke.app downloaded from the official Releases page.
05Compatibility, maintenance and safety notes
- Minke is under active development: features, packaging and the local data schema may change as the project evolves. It is an independent community project, not an official DeepSeek product.
- Current macOS pre-release builds are not notarized; installation requires removing the quarantine attribute, which bypasses a macOS security check. Only do this for Minke.app downloaded from the official Releases page.
- Building from source must happen on the same operating system and CPU architecture as the target package; cross-platform packaging from a single host is not supported.
Apache-2.0 · actively maintained (v0.1.0 released 2026-08-18, repo pushed 2026-08-19)
06Frequently asked questions
How does Minke integrate with DeepSeek Harness?
Minke is a native desktop workspace for DeepSeek Harness: it brings DeepSeek Harness to the desktop and runs it locally as a focused workspace for agentic work. There is no MCP setup — the app itself is the desktop shell around the Harness runtime.
Where does Minke store its data?
Minke is local-first by design: application state and browser session data stay on your machine, and desktop preferences live under `~/.minke`, giving the app one clear and predictable data boundary.
Which platforms can I install Minke on?
macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel `.dmg`), Windows x64 (`.exe`), and Linux x64 (`.deb` for Debian/Ubuntu, `.rpm` for Fedora/RHEL, or a portable `.AppImage`). Automated releases target all three desktop platforms, with SHA256SUMS checksums available.
Why does macOS require removing the quarantine attribute?
Current pre-release builds are not notarized, so the README documents running `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Minke.app"` — or using Apple's Open Anyway flow under System Settings → Privacy & Security. Only do this for downloads from the official Releases page.
Is Minke an official DeepSeek product?
No. Minke is an independent community project, not an official DeepSeek product, and it is under active development — features, packaging and the local data schema may change as the project evolves.
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08Data and sources
Minke brings [DeepSeek Harness](https://github.com/deepseek-ai/deepseek-harness) to the desktop as a focused, local-firs…
<strong>A native desktop workspace for DeepSeek Harness</strong>
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