DSHA

DSHA is an Android launcher app that runs DeepSeek within a complete Ubuntu environment without root or Termux.

DSHA is an Android application that functions as a DeepSeek launcher, packing a complete Ubuntu 24.04 arm64 environment into an APK to run DeepSeek without needing Termux or root access. It features a built-in Web UI, true PTY terminal, Node.js 24, pnpm, and optional proot or proroot runtimes. The app is designed for users and developers who want to run AI workflows directly on mobile devices with local file access, backup options, and plugin support. It sets itself apart by including offline tools, automated backups, and device control capabilities like screen reading and ADB wireless pairing. Supported outputs include AI text generation, logs, and file exports, while inputs include API keys and device commands.

DSHA at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Android
Pricing: Free
Released: August 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/dsh-app/dsha

Key features

Built-in offline Ubuntu rootfs
Dual runtime selection of proot or proroot
Built-in Web UI with mobile adaptation
ADB wireless pairing and direct connection
Screen operation and accessibility features
Automated daily and event-based backups
True PTY terminal with multi-tab support
Plugin management and ecosystem support

Use it for

Running AI agent tasks locally on mobile devices
Executing terminal commands and scripts in Ubuntu
Automating screen navigation and device operations
Managing plugins and data backups on Android

Companions

Tools that articles about DSHA recommend using with it, each with its job.

DeepSeek — Built to work with DeepSeek.
Cline — Open source, any model, with approval on every step
Cursor — Autocomplete, inline edits and parallel agents in one editor
OpenRouter — Access over 500 models and 80 providers through one unified API.
Ollama — Run open models locally or in the cloud with private prompts

Alternatives to DSHA

Dsh Go — Run DeepSeek Harness natively on Android devices.
Dsh Pocket — Access your computer agent interface on your phone from anywhere.
dsh-TUI — It delivers a full-screen terminal interface with zero core modifications.
Dsh Context — Provides complete context visibility and usage tracking.
dsh-market — Install community extensions with a single click and no telemetry.
DeepSeek Harness — Builds on a plugin architecture to organize documents, analyze tables, and write code.
DSH Desktop — It offers a graphical interface for agent management and built-in remote access.
Dsh Plugins — It provides independent versioning and modular extensions for DeepSeek Harness.
Dsh Im — Unifies multiple chat platforms into a single management setting.
Dao Code — It uses DeepSeek's low cost and prefix caching to keep expenses extremely low.
Dsh Oil UI — Directly integrates design workflows without extra projects or nested directories.
DSH Desktop — Eliminates command-line setup for local agent runtime deployment.

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