sanshanya/better-model-provider
40Last commit Aug 14, 2026
better-model-provider DSH plugin
better-model-provider adds a Model capabilities settings section to DeepSeek Harness. It lets users configure native vision input, supported reasoning-effort levels, and their provider wire spellings per model without manually editing YAML.
How to install the better-model-provider DSH plugin
dsh plugin --profile web add github:sanshanya/better-model-providerCopying does not run this command. Review the repository and version before use.
Data source
Snapshot date: Aug 15, 2026
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What the better-model-provider DSH plugin can do
- Adds a Settings β Model capabilities section in the DSH web client.
- Declares per-model reasoning-effort levels, including wire spellings.
- Declares accepted request modalities, including image input for vision-capable models.
- Updates the model picker to offer declared reasoning-effort levels.
- Allows declared image-capable models to pass the host image-input admission check.
- Does not handle provider API credentials; providers are configured on the official Models page.
Where the better-model-provider DSH plugin fits
- Enable reasoning-effort controls for a custom OpenAI-compatible model.
- Mark a custom model as accepting image input for image sessions.
- Configure provider-specific wire values for reasoning-effort levels.
- Manage model capability declarations through a settings UI rather than hand-editing YAML.
Who the better-model-provider DSH plugin is for
- DeepSeek Harness web users configuring custom OpenAI-compatible providers.
- Users onboarding models with reasoning or vision capabilities.
better-model-provider DSH plugin limitations
- Requires the DeepSeek Harness web profile and a restart of dsh web plus browser hard refresh after installation.
- Provider configuration and API credentials must be managed on the official Models page, not in this plugin.
- The README states testing against the DeepSeek Harness 0.1.0-rc.5 family; internal settings-section registration is described as experimental and may silently degrade on newer incompatible Harness versions.
- Its declared scope is model capability metadata; it does not add provider credential management.
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package.json declares 1 runtime, 15 development, 2 peer, and 0 optional dependencies.
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better-model-provider DSH plugin questions
What is the better-model-provider DSH plugin?
better-model-provider is a project included in the current DSH plugin snapshot. This page organizes repository metadata and reviewed notes, but you should still inspect the upstream repository before running it.
How do I install the better-model-provider DSH plugin?
The page shows the install command captured from the source record. Copying does not run it, so confirm the package, profile, and version against upstream documentation first.
Which DSH profile does better-model-provider use?
The snapshot records web as the better-model-provider profile. DSH conventions can change quickly, so verify the manifest and README before installation.
Is better-model-provider compatible with the current DSH release?
The source data does not include a verified compatibility matrix. Check recent commits, releases, and DSH breaking changes, then test in a profile you can roll back.
What should I do if better-model-provider fails to load?
Check the install command, selected profile, dependency logs, and Cordis startup output first. Keep the exact error string, then compare it with this site's fix pages and upstream issues.
What are the closest alternatives to better-model-provider?
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