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DeepSeek releases Super-agent coding prototype to rival Anthropic
DeepSeek has released a research prototype for a new AI coding architecture called “Super-agent,” designed to reduce the human attention required for multi-task workflows. Released under an MIT license by the company’s Harness team, the system aims to move beyond passive chatbots toward autonomous collaborators that can proactively monitor environments.
The architecture utilizes a two-layer system consisting of a Router and Worker sessions. The Router remains constantly active to receive and distribute tasks from sources such as GitHub, Feishu group chats, and emails, while individual Workers execute specific tasks like code reviews or error reproduction in isolated sessions. A Watchdog mechanism is also included to monitor task progress and detect errors.
In testing, the system reportedly reduced task completion times from approximately 29 minutes to nearly 16 minutes. While the prototype can generate pull requests and respond to developer discussions without being explicitly prompted, DeepSeek notes it is research software and not an official, production-ready product. This development positions DeepSeek in direct competition with tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex.
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Anthropic · DeepSeek · DeepSeek Harness · Feishu · GitHub · OpenAI
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The prototype is research software and is not an official DeepSeek product or production-ready tool. cryptocompass.com · blockonomi.com · www.drweb.de · dijitaliyidir.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Super-agent architecture uses a two-layer system consisting of a Router and Worker sessions. dijitaliyidir.com · www.ithome.com · www.tmtpost.com · blockonomi.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The agent can monitor GitHub repositories and Feishu group chats. dijitaliyidir.com · cryptocompass.com · blockonomi.com · www.drweb.de · www.powergame.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Super-agent aims to reduce the amount of human attention required for multi-task workflows. dijitaliyidir.com · btcwires.com · dailyguardian.ae · www.powergame.gr · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] DeepSeek released a Super-agent coding prototype under an MIT license. dijitaliyidir.com · cryptocompass.com · theofficer.es · blockonomi.com · www.drweb.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] DeepSeek has reportedly raised approximately 100 billion yuan in its latest fundraising round. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.tmtpost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Super-agent architecture uses a two-layer system consisting of a Router and Workers. dijitaliyidir.com · www.ithome.com · www.tmtpost.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Super-agent prototype can generate pull requests as a result of its work. dijitaliyidir.com · blockonomi.com · www.drweb.de · cryptocompass.com · www.powergame.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prototype is described as research software and is not an official production-ready product. cryptocompass.com · blockonomi.com · www.drweb.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The system includes a Watchdog mechanism to monitor task progress and detect errors. dijitaliyidir.com · btcwires.com · www.ithome.com