DeepSeek Harness Troubleshooting
Find the right diagnostic path for common DSH installation and runtime problems. Start with the exact error message, then verify one layer at a time.
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Copy the exact error text before changing your setup. Check the installation, provider configuration, local Web UI and plugins as separate layers so one symptom does not hide another cause.
Installation Errors
Command not found, unsupported Node.js versions and package installation failures.
- dsh or npx command not found
- Node.js version mismatch
- npm installation failure
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API Errors
Authentication, provider, model identifier and endpoint configuration problems.
- Invalid API key
- Authentication failed
- Model unavailable
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Web UI Errors
Local server, browser connection and default-port issues.
- 127.0.0.1:3080 does not open
- Port already in use
- Web UI fails to load
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Plugin Errors
Plugin installation, compatibility and loading problems.
- Plugin not detected
- Dependency conflict
- Plugin fails during startup
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Recommended diagnostic order
1. Capture the exact messageInclude the command, screen and first failing line
2. Confirm the failing layerInstall, API, Web UI or plugin
3. Change one thingRepeat the same verification after each change