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dsh-web-search-brave

Web Tools Updated 2026.08.20

Run the following command in DeepSeek Harness:

dsh plugin install cnChenKai/dsh-web-search-brave

Paste the following prompt into your AI chat to install this plugin:

In DeepSeek Harness, run the command 'dsh plugin install cnChenKai/dsh-web-search-brave' to install, or visit the source code at: https://github.com/cnChenKai/dsh-web-search-brave.

About this plugin

When using DeepSeek Harness for web searches, the built-in web_search tool often relies on a default routing mechanism that may not offer the flexibility or quality some users need. The dsh-web-search-brave plugin addresses this by enabling the tool to leverage Brave Search API, providing an alternative that grants more control and access to Brave's robust search capabilities.

One of its key strengths is delivering clean search snippets by default, stripping away highlight markers for a cleaner reading experience. Additionally, it intelligently handles date information, mapping Brave's page_age to a standard ISO 8601 format for consistency. Since Brave Search requires an API key, the plugin operates in a keyed-only mode, ensuring secure and manageable queries within the free tier limits.

This plugin is ideal for developers and technical users who wish to integrate a reliable external search engine into DeepSeek Harness. It's particularly beneficial for researchers, data analysts, or anyone seeking higher-quality search results and the ability to customize their search provider without extensive configuration.

Use Cases

  • When the default search routing in DeepSeek Harness is unavailable or limited.
  • Requiring clean, unformatted search result snippets.
  • Integrating external search APIs in development for improved quality.

Best For

  • Developers and technical teams using DeepSeek Harness.
  • Researchers needing high-quality web searches.
  • Data analysts wanting to customize search providers.