mini-yifan/deepseek-harness-orb

What it solves

DeepSeek Orb provides a persistent, screen-edge AI assistant that handles both immediate GUI tasks and complex, long-running background projects without requiring you to switch windows or manually manage workflows.

How it works

The app uses a "dual-track" architecture centered on a floating ball. It employs "Computer Use" technology to execute visible actions—like clicking buttons, filling forms, or opening apps—by analyzing live screenshots of your screen. For complex tasks like document creation or coding, it dispatches the work to a background session, allowing you to continue other tasks while the agent processes the request and notifies you upon completion.

Who it’s for

It is designed for macOS and Windows users who want an AI agent that can interact directly with their desktop environment and manage multi-step, background-heavy workflows through a unified interface.

Highlights

• Dual-Track Processing: Separates immediate GUI interactions from long-running background tasks.
• Computer Use Integration: Executes actions like clicking, typing, and scrolling based on real-time screen observation.
• Persistent Assistant: A floating, always-on-top interface that docks to the screen edge and maintains conversation history.
• Full-Featured Main Window: Includes a complete Web UI for session management, plugin markets, and model configuration.
• Privacy-Focused: The application collects no telemetry data.
• Customizable: Supports custom avatars and independent model selection for both foreground and background agent tracks.