DeepSeek Harness: Building and Extending AI Coding Agents Training Course
DeepSeek Harness (dsh) serves as an open-source framework from DeepSeek AI designed for creating and deploying AI coding agents. Leveraging the Cordis plugin framework, it adopts an "everything is a plugin" architectural approach, where key components such as the model adapter, tool registry, session log, and agent loop are modular, replaceable elements that can be configured during startup.
Delivered as an instructor-led, live training session—either online or on-site—this course is tailored for software developers and AI engineers looking to leverage DeepSeek Harness for building, managing, and extending AI coding agents within their own projects.
Upon completion, participants will have the ability to:
- Set up DeepSeek Harness and configure the associated models.
- Manage coding tasks via the Web UI and command-line interface.
- Describe the Cordis plugin architecture and its various extension points.
- Create and release custom plugins tailored for the harness.
- Automate harness operations using the SDK and headless mode.
Course Delivery Format
- Engaging lectures combined with interactive discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical application opportunities.
- Real-world implementation exercises in a live laboratory environment.
Customization Options
- To arrange a tailored training experience, please reach out to us.
Course Outline
Overview of DeepSeek Harness
- Defining DeepSeek Harness and its role in the ecosystem
- The "everything is a plugin" design philosophy
- Interfaces: Web UI, CLI, and headless modes
Setup and Initial Launch
- Node.js prerequisites and installing necessary packages
- Starting the Web UI using npx
- Compiling and executing from source code
Model Setup
- Configuring the DeepSeek API key
- Selecting and toggling between different models
- Integrating OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Workspaces and Session Management
- Selecting and changing workspaces
- Using the session composer and managing conversation flow
- Operations for reading, editing, and generating files
Executing Coding Tasks
- Summarizing repositories and navigating codebases
- Executing commands and delegating tasks
- Maintaining and updating the task plan
Permissions and Sandbox Environments
- Defining approval and permission policies
- Restricting access to files and commands
- Managing local and remote sandbox backends
Native Tools and Integrations
- Utilizing filesystem, terminal, and shell utilities
- Supporting the Model Context Protocol
- Integrating with the Language Server Protocol
Subagents and Task Delegation
- Creating and forking subagents
- Product providers for other coding agents
- Distributing work across a session
The Cordis Plugin Framework
- Viewing plugins as services, events, and effects
- Understanding the shared context and lifecycle
- Why the core remains non-privileged
Profiles, Bundles, and Configuration Management
- Layering profiles and bundles
- Adjusting configuration via cordis.patch.yml
- Reviewing the initialized system tree
Core System Components
- The append-only session logging mechanism
- Assembly of system prompts and tool schemas
- The agent loop and turn-based workflow
Event Handling and Extension Points
- Handling session, agent, and capability events
- Managing waterfall and interceptor events
- Aligning behavior with specific extension points
Plugin Development
- Registering services using context keys
- Incorporating tools and model adapters
- Releasing and discovering plugins
SDK, Headless Mode, and Automation
- Controlling the harness from external processes
- Using the TypeScript and Python SDKs
- Automation via CLI and headless configurations
Requirements
- A solid grasp of software development basics
- Practical experience with command-line tools and Git
- Fundamental knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript
Target Audience
- Software developers
- AI and machine learning engineers
- DevOps and platform engineers
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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