deeptide plugin: Swift-native macOS coding agent by DeepSeek

A Swift-native macOS coding agent designed for the DeepSeek ecosystem.

What this plugin does

The deeptide plugin is a Swift-native macOS coding agent built by DeepSeek. It provides an agentic coding experience with a native app, a TypeScript/Bun CLI, and a Rust CLI with a desktop GUI. This deeptide plugin integrates with DeepSeek API and supports Anthropic-compatible endpoints.

The deeptide plugin is a coding agent designed for macOS, authored by DeepSeek. It offers a native Swift app, a cross-platform CLI via npm packages, and a Rust-based CLI with a desktop GUI. The plugin supports an agentic loop where the model plans, calls tools, observes results, and adapts. It includes over 30 built-in tools, 25+ slash commands, permission modes, a hooks engine, and a memory system. The deeptide plugin can be configured to use DeepSeek API or other Anthropic-compatible endpoints, and it shares configuration and session history between CLI and GUI.

Documented capabilities

Agentic coding loop

The deeptide plugin enables a multi-turn agentic loop: plan, tool call, observe, and adapt. This allows the model to autonomously work through coding tasks, using tools as needed.

Extensive toolset

It includes over 30 built-in tools for file I/O, shell, web, tasks, MCP servers, scheduling, and sub-agents. These tools are available in both CLI and GUI, providing a consistent experience.

Cross-platform CLI options

The deeptide plugin offers a TypeScript/Bun CLI and a Rust CLI. The Rust port includes a native desktop GUI, while the TypeScript CLI is cross-platform, supporting Linux and Windows.

Practical use cases

Native macOS development

For macOS users, the deeptide provides a tuned native experience with a Swift app. It is best suited for those who prefer a native application for coding assistance.

Headless CI environments

The Rust CLI is designed for headless CI, slow laptops, and single-binary deployments. It offers a lightweight option for automated coding tasks.

Custom agent workflows

Users can define sub-agents and custom slash commands using markdown files. This allows tailoring the deeptide to specific project workflows.

Review before you install

Read the source, recent releases, requested permissions, network access, and maintainer history before trusting a third-party plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deeptide?

The deeptide is a Swift-native macOS coding agent built by DeepSeek. It provides an agentic coding experience with a native app, CLI tools, and a desktop GUI, all designed to assist with coding tasks.

Can the deeptide be used on Linux or Windows?

Yes, the deeptide offers a cross-platform CLI via the npm package 'deeptide', which is powered by Zero CLI. This version is not the Swift-native macOS build but provides a similar workflow.

Does the deeptide support custom endpoints?

The deeptide can drive any Anthropic-protocol-compatible endpoint via BYOK, including Zhipu GLM, Volcengine, Paean, Qwen, Moonshot, and self-hosted gateways. Configuration is done via settings.json or environment variables.