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What is this?
dsh-tavern is a SillyTavern-style text roleplaying agent built on DeepSeek Harness (DSH). You import a SillyTavern character card (or make one from a novel, script or character notes) and either free-roam play or follow a bound script that drives the main plot.
dsh-tavern is a SillyTavern-style text roleplaying agent built on DeepSeek Harness (DSH). You import a SillyTavern character card (or make one from a novel, script or character notes) and either free-roam play or follow a bound script that drives the main plot.Is this a standalone app, or does it run on top of something else?It's a plugin that runs on top of DSH (DeepSeek Harness); it does not include DSH itself and depends on a DSH installation to function.
It's a plugin that runs on top of DSH (DeepSeek Harness); it does not include DSH itself and depends on a DSH installation to function.How do I install and run dsh-tavern?There are two install paths: the DSH Desktop client (Windows x64 and macOS, recommended, managed via its tray menu) or a command-line version (Windows PowerShell, or macOS/Linux/WSL2 terminal) that you access through a browser. Both share the same Tavern Profile and data, so only run one at a time.
There are two install paths: the DSH Desktop client (Windows x64 and macOS, recommended, managed via its tray menu) or a command-line version (Windows PowerShell, or macOS/Linux/WSL2 terminal) that you access through a browser. Both share the same Tavern Profile and data, so only run one at a time.Do I need Node.js or DSH installed first?The CLI version requires Node.js 22.19 or later; if DSH isn't already installed, the installer sets up the compatible version automatically. You'll also need to enter a model-provider API key in Settings before you can play.
The CLI version requires Node.js 22.19 or later; if DSH isn't already installed, the installer sets up the compatible version automatically. You'll also need to enter a model-provider API key in Settings before you can play.Is the Android version ready to use right now?Android support (via the DSHA app) is explicitly labeled experimental and not guaranteed to work, depending on phone, DSHA version, network and background limits. DSH Desktop also updates aggressively, so the docs recommend staying one version behind the latest rather than using the newest release.
Android support (via the DSHA app) is explicitly labeled experimental and not guaranteed to work, depending on phone, DSHA version, network and background limits. DSH Desktop also updates aggressively, so the docs recommend staying one version behind the latest rather than using the newest release.Does this work on my phone too?dsh-tavern officially supports Windows, macOS and Linux (Desktop client on Windows/macOS, command line on Linux), plus experimental Android support through the DSHA app; there's also an adapted mobile-phone-style UI panel you can open alongside the story.
dsh-tavern officially supports Windows, macOS and Linux (Desktop client on Windows/macOS, command line on Linux), plus experimental Android support through the DSHA app; there's also an adapted mobile-phone-style UI panel you can open alongside the story.Can I import my existing SillyTavern character cards?Yes, dsh-tavern directly imports SillyTavern PNG/JSON character cards, worldbooks and presets, and keeps a separate working copy so the originals stay untouched.
Yes, dsh-tavern directly imports SillyTavern PNG/JSON character cards, worldbooks and presets, and keeps a separate working copy so the originals stay untouched.What's the difference between free play and script mode?Free play lets the story develop naturally from the character card and context, with action choices generated separately from the main narrative text; script mode binds a novel, script or outline to the card so the plot keeps following that storyline, while you can still deviate from it.
Free play lets the story develop naturally from the character card and context, with action choices generated separately from the main narrative text; script mode binds a novel, script or outline to the card so the plot keeps following that storyline, while you can still deviate from it.What is MVU and why does it matter?MVU is a background-variable system: a hidden agent updates character state (position, status, mood) each turn and shows the results in a persistent side panel, instead of relying on fragile status text embedded in the story itself.
MVU is a background-variable system: a hidden agent updates character state (position, status, mood) each turn and shows the results in a persistent side panel, instead of relying on fragile status text embedded in the story itself.Does it generate illustrations for scenes?Yes, an optional scene text-to-image feature can generate artwork based on the current story and character state; it's off by default, needs its own configured image service, and its cost depends on the provider you pick.
Yes, an optional scene text-to-image feature can generate artwork based on the current story and character state; it's off by default, needs its own configured image service, and its cost depends on the provider you pick.What are similar projects?dsh-lowtide, dsh-pocket, dsh-dafeiyu, dsh-agent-rp, DeepSeek-Bot, DSH-Plugins-Marketplace, oh-dsh, cocode
dsh-lowtide, dsh-pocket, dsh-dafeiyu, dsh-agent-rp, DeepSeek-Bot, DSH-Plugins-Marketplace, oh-dsh, cocodeWhich topics is it in?text-to-image, dsh, dsh-plugin, deepseek-harness, game, image-generation, agpl, chatbot, deepseek, plugin, mobile, ai-agent
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