> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dshtauri.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Interface tour

> Find sessions, model settings, desktop configuration, logs, and window controls.

DeepSeek Harness Desktop combines two interfaces: the Harness workspace inside the
window and a thin desktop shell around it. Knowing the boundary makes settings and
troubleshooting easier to find.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dshtauri/wkB541IUjMIrkizA/images/en/workspaces-sessions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wkB541IUjMIrkizA&q=85&s=690a3af56d1e312f88ef89e23af79d9c" alt="Desktop shell and embedded Harness workspace" width="1747" height="1114" data-path="images/en/workspaces-sessions.png" />
</Frame>

## Harness workspace

The embedded Harness interface owns your everyday agent workflow:

* the sidebar and session history;
* workspace selection;
* model selection and **Settings → Models**;
* the prompt composer, attachments, approvals, tool activity, and results;
* Harness plugins that contribute panels or actions.

Start here when your task involves a repository, model, conversation, or agent behavior.

## Desktop shell

The native top bar surrounds Harness and provides:

| Control                      | What it does                                                                     |
| ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Sidebar, Back, Forward       | Controls the embedded Harness navigation when the Tauri integration is available |
| **Configuration**            | Opens Debug, Profiles, Plugins, and Core Engine panels                           |
| **Help → Run logs**          | Copies the desktop and service run log for troubleshooting                       |
| **Help → Check for updates** | Checks the native desktop application for a newer release                        |
| **Help → About Desktop**     | Shows desktop version, release date, source, and platform details                |
| Window controls              | Minimizes, maximizes, or hides the app to the system tray                        |

On macOS, related actions are available from the native application menu and the system
traffic-light controls. Hiding or closing the visible window can leave the local service
running in the tray.

## Configuration panels

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dshtauri/wkB541IUjMIrkizA/images/en/desktop-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=wkB541IUjMIrkizA&q=85&s=e43fbfc52c07536f7e6007a67114e542" alt="Desktop Configuration dialog with Debug, Profiles, Plugins, and Core panels" width="775" height="695" data-path="images/en/desktop-settings.png" />
</Frame>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Debug">
    View the service URL, connection state, port, zoom, CLI integration, versions, data
    directory, and service logs. Port changes take effect after a service restart.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Profiles">
    Create, activate, or delete isolated Harness profiles. Switching changes the profile's
    plugins and settings and requires a restart.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plugins">
    Review installed plugins, inspect abnormal status, and upgrade or uninstall a plugin
    when troubleshooting. It is primarily a health and recovery panel.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Core Engine">
    Download, switch, update, open, or remove local and app-managed Harness core versions.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Use **Harness Settings** for models and agent behavior. Use desktop
  **Configuration** for the local service, profiles, plugin health, and core versions.
</Tip>

Continue with [Workspaces and sessions](./workspaces-and-sessions).