What version of Node.js does DeepSeek Harness 0.2.2-rc.1 require?

It needs Node.js 24.9 or later. Running dsh web opens a Web UI in the browser.

Which mode should I use for normal tasks?

The reviewer says Standard mode is fine for most work. Creator mode should be used when modifying dsh itself, since it includes runtime inspection and plugin/preset creation guides.

How does the reviewer suggest trying plugins safely?

By building a separate test environment called dsh-test in Creator mode. It copies the production DSH_HOME, runs on a different port (3081 and up, not 3080), and can be reset from production.

Large Language ModelsAI Coding AssistantsOpen-Source AIZenn AI/ML4m agoNov 8, 2026, 06:00 JST

DeepSeek Harness review: npm, Standard mode, dsh-test

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What happened
A reviewer of DeepSeek Harness at 0.2.2-rc.1 recommends the npm install over the desktop version, of which four built-in modes Standard is the default choice, and Creator mode is reserved for modifying dsh itself.
Why it matters
The guide says community plugins get broad permissions and are not reviewed by the dsh team, so users are advised to have an AI check plugin source and try them first in a separate test environment.

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Context & Analysis

The review is structured around the idea that dsh is new enough to break. Plugins can stop working when the version changes, and a plugin written by an AI can prevent dsh from starting at all, which the reviewer notes leaves you needing another AI to fix it. That is why the piece puts a test environment ahead of configuration and plugin work.

The recommended dsh-test tool, built in Creator mode, copies the production DSH_HOME wholesale, runs on ports from 3081 up so production's 3080 stays free, supports multiple named environments, and keeps backups on reset. Community plugins are treated with similar caution: the reviewer says the permissions they receive are large and that the dsh team does not review them, so source checks by an AI and test-environment trials come first.

Among the official experimental plugins, the review lists an agent team, session search, a persistent terminal, Git worktree tools, a plugin market Discover tab, and session title updates, among others. The reviewer's personal picks from the community are dsh-context, Better Sidebar, and dsh-genui, and the closing advice is to break a disposable environment and customize it in Creator mode.

FAQ

What version of Node.js does DeepSeek Harness 0.2.2-rc.1 require?: It needs Node.js 24.9 or later. Running dsh web opens a Web UI in the browser.
Which mode should I use for normal tasks?: The reviewer says Standard mode is fine for most work. Creator mode should be used when modifying dsh itself, since it includes runtime inspection and plugin/preset creation guides.
How does the reviewer suggest trying plugins safely?: By building a separate test environment called dsh-test in Creator mode. It copies the production DSH_HOME, runs on a different port (3081 and up, not 3080), and can be reset from production.

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