DeepSeekHarness RC.8: Multimodal input and ClaudeCode/Codex sub-agents
机器之心 · wechat · 2026-08-20
DeepSeek released the RC.8 version of its open-source agent framework, DeepSeekHarness. Key updates include:
- Multimodal Support: Native image requests for model adapters, mixed text/image input in core commands, and file/history context referencing via the @ menu.
- Sub-agent Integration: ClaudeCode and Codex can now be installed as ProfileBundles and invoked as sub-agents. Codex supports a non-interactive mode and multiple named instances.
- Workflow Improvements: Concurrent web search, proactive parent-task awakening by sub-agents, and persistent PowerShell sessions for Windows.
- Fixes: Resolved issues regarding image payload limits, streaming interruptions, and gateway compatibility, alongside simplified SDK dependencies.
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