# DSH Desktop — Desktop Client for the DeepSeek Harness Ecosystem

> A modern desktop application that brings the DeepSeek Harness plugin ecosystem to macOS, Windows, and Linux with a native UI.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# DSH Desktop — Desktop Client for the DeepSeek Harness Ecosystem

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download the latest release from GitHub
# macOS
brew install --cask dsh-desktop
# Or download the installer from the Releases page
```

## Introduction
DSH Desktop is a native desktop application built for the DeepSeek Harness (DSH) plugin ecosystem. It wraps the DSH runtime in a polished, cross-platform GUI so developers can browse, install, and manage DSH plugins without touching the terminal. The project follows the DSH philosophy that everything is a plugin — including the desktop shell itself.

## What DSH Desktop Does
- Provides a visual interface for discovering and installing DSH plugins from the creative workshop
- Manages plugin lifecycle: install, update, configure, and remove plugins with one click
- Renders plugin UIs natively inside the desktop window using the Cordis plugin framework
- Supports multi-workspace layouts so developers can run several plugins side by side
- Offers system-tray integration for background plugin services and notifications

## Architecture Overview
DSH Desktop is built with TypeScript on an Electron-style shell that embeds the Cordis plugin runtime. Each installed plugin runs in its own sandboxed context, communicating with the host through the Cordis IPC bus. The application ships a local plugin registry that syncs with the upstream DSH creative workshop, caching metadata for offline browsing. Plugin UIs are rendered as web views managed by a tab-based layout engine.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Clone the repository and run the build script to produce platform-specific installers
- Configuration lives in a local JSON file under the user's config directory
- Set the upstream registry URL to point to a private DSH plugin repository if needed
- Plugins are stored in a versioned cache directory that can be relocated
- Environment variables let you override the default Cordis runtime settings

## Key Features
- First-class desktop experience for the entire DSH plugin catalog
- Hot-reload support: edit a plugin's source and see changes instantly
- Built-in plugin scaffolding wizard for creating new DSH plugins
- Keyboard-driven command palette for fast navigation
- Theme engine with light, dark, and system-follow modes

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **DeepSeek Harness CLI** — terminal-only; DSH Desktop adds a visual layer on top
- **Claude Code** — a different agent harness; DSH Desktop is purpose-built for the DSH ecosystem
- **Codex CLI** — OpenAI's terminal agent; no plugin marketplace UI
- **CC-Switch** — multi-harness desktop; DSH Desktop focuses exclusively on DSH plugins

## FAQ
**Q: Does DSH Desktop replace the DSH CLI?**
A: No. It complements the CLI by providing a graphical interface. All CLI commands remain available.

**Q: Which platforms are supported?**
A: macOS, Windows, and Linux. Builds are provided for x64 and arm64.

**Q: Can I use my own plugin registry?**
A: Yes. Point the registry URL in settings to any compatible DSH workshop endpoint.

**Q: Is an internet connection required?**
A: Only for syncing the plugin catalog. Installed plugins work offline.

## Sources
- https://github.com/anywhere-labs/dsh-desktop
- https://github.com/deepseek-ai/deepseek-harness

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