MIT-licensed Windows / macOS desktop client that bundles the full DeepSeek Harness (dsh) runtime for zero-setup, double-click launch.
DSH integration
Native runtime
Author-claimed
Safety audit
Unaudited
Last verified
2026-08-30
License
MIT
01What can it help you accomplish?
Run DeepSeek Harness (dsh) as a zero-setup native desktop app on Windows / macOS
A desktop window hosting dsh web with the bundled Node runtime and @deepseek-ai/dsh, plus session archive / restore / delete and a live balance widget
Windows and macOS users who want DeepSeek Harness as a desktop client instead of a browser tab, without installing Node.js
Launch dsh and keep sessions, balance and desktop notifications in one place
One double-click launches dsh web in a dark-glass native window; system-tray residency, completion notifications, and side-session popups
Daily dsh users who want desktop conveniences (tray, notifications, pet, sidebar) on top of the standard dsh web experience
02How to install into DeepSeek Harness
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 / 11 (x64) or macOS 12+ — no Node.js preinstall required
Installation steps
- 01
Download the installer from GitHub Releases — Windows x64 is `DSH.Desktop_*_x64-setup.exe` (NSIS, ~87 MB, no admin needed); macOS is the .dmg
- 02
Install by double-clicking the package, then launch from the desktop / Start-menu shortcut; on macOS first open, right-click the app → Open or run `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/DSH Desktop.app"`
Verify the integration
- After launching, the DSH Desktop native window (dark-glass, borderless) opens and auto-loads your dsh web session
- On macOS, if a 'developer cannot be verified' alert appears, right-click the app → Open, or run `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/DSH Desktop.app"`
03DSH integration and capability boundaries
Ships as the official desktop client wrapping the bundled DeepSeek Harness (dsh) runtime — double-click launches dsh web in a native window, no Node.js required.
Bundled dsh runtime (no Node.js)
None — zero-dependency; the standalone Node runtime and npm CLI are built in→Native desktop window hosting dsh web, with the bundled `@deepseek-ai/dsh` and all official plugins (offline-capable)
Writes dsh config under the user directory (override with the `DSH_HOME` env var); Windows install edition writes to `%APPDATA%\DSH Desktop\`One-click launch of dsh web
Double-click the shortcut (reuses the last port)→Native window loads dsh web once the kernel is ready
Session management
Conversation list in the app→Archive / restore / delete conversations so history does not pile up
04Who is it for? When not to use it?
Good for
- Windows and macOS users who want DeepSeek Harness as a desktop client instead of a browser tab, without installing Node.js
- Daily dsh users who want desktop conveniences (tray, notifications, pet, sidebar) on top of the standard dsh web experience
05Compatibility, maintenance and safety notes
- Fully supported on Windows 10 / 11 (x64) and macOS 12+; the macOS build is ad-hoc unsigned (needs right-click Open or the xattr quarantine removal), and official desktop builds are Windows / macOS only — Linux ships only as AppImage via the Tauri pipeline.
MIT · actively maintained (latest release v0.5.6, 2026-08-29)
06Frequently asked questions
What is DSH Desktop and how does it relate to DeepSeek Harness?
It is the official desktop client for DeepSeek Harness (dsh). It bundles a standalone Node runtime and @deepseek-ai/dsh, so dsh web runs inside a native desktop window without you installing Node.js.
How do I install it?
Download the installer from GitHub Releases (Windows x64 NSIS .exe, or macOS .dmg), double-click to install, then launch from the desktop / Start-menu shortcut. macOS first-open needs right-click → Open or `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine`.
Do I need to install Node.js or dsh separately?
No. The package includes the complete dsh runtime and all official plugins and works offline; it is zero-dependency, meaning the target machine needs no preinstalled environment.
Where does my data live, and can I relocate it?
Windows portable edition stores data next to the exe in `data\`; the install edition uses `%APPDATA%\DSH Desktop\`; macOS uses `~/Library/Application Support/DSH Desktop/`. Set the `DSH_HOME` env var to force a custom dsh config directory.
Is the macOS build signed?
Not yet — the macOS build is ad-hoc unsigned. On first open, Apple Silicon Macs show '无法验证开发者'; right-click the app → Open, or run `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/DSH Desktop.app"` in Terminal.
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08Data and sources
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**一键启动** — 双击即启 `dsh web`，优先复用上次端口，就绪后载入原生窗口
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