Secure remote access without public ports
ds-harness-remote enables developers to access their local DeepSeek Harness (DSH) environment from any device with internet access. The solution uses a bidirectional end-to-end encrypted channel that doesn't require the host machine to have a public listening port or IP address. This setup maintains security while allowing seamless access from web browsers, mobile apps, and desktop clients. The encrypted connection ensures that sensitive workspace data remains protected during transmission.
Multi-device workflow continuity
By installing the ds-harness-remote plugin in DeepSeek Harness Desktop, users can maintain a consistent development environment across multiple devices. The plugin allows remote clients to access the same workspaces, tools, and project configurations as the local instance. This means developers can switch between their computer, mobile device, and web browser without losing their context or needing to reconfigure their environment. The solution maintains the native Harness interface across all clients, preserving the familiar workflow.
P2P connectivity with fallback options
The system prioritizes peer-to-peer (P2P) connections for low-latency communication between devices. When P2P isn't possible, it uses TURN relay nodes worldwide to maintain connectivity. If both P2P and TURN fail, it falls back to server relays. This multi-layered approach ensures reliable access even in challenging network conditions. The architecture supports simultaneous connections from multiple clients while keeping RPC calls and data streams isolated between each connection.
Supported clients and setup requirements
ds-harness-remote works with various clients including DeepSeek Harness Desktop, web browsers, Android apps, and dsh-TUI. For desktop users, installing the plugin through the Extensions menu or using the command line with `dsh plugin` is required. Linux users can benefit from a one-command installation through the official website. Mobile access requires downloading the Android APK or using the web interface. All clients need to be authenticated with the same account to access the same Host and workspaces.
Experimental ACP workspace support
The solution includes experimental support for ACP (Agent Control Protocol) workspaces, allowing access to Codex, Cursor, Antigravity, and other tools through their native interfaces. This feature enables developers to work with different AI agents while maintaining the same remote access capabilities. For Pi Agent, specific setup is required on the host machine, and the workspace becomes available only after successful ACP initialization. This experimental feature demonstrates the project's flexibility in supporting various AI development environments.
Use ds-harness-remote to maintain consistent development environments across devices without exposing your local machine to public networks.