DeepSeek Stealth Agent is a powerful VS Code extension that brings the intelligence of DeepSeek directly into your editor's sidebar. Instead of paying for API keys, this extension uses Playwright browser automation under the hood to seamlessly route your coding tasks through your own free DeepSeek web session.
Features
🚀 Zero API Costs: Uses your existing free DeepSeek web account.
🛡️ Stealth Browser Engine: Bypasses bot-detection using a custom Chromium stealth instance.
💻 Native IDE Integration: Beautiful UI seamlessly built into the VS Code sidebar.
🧠 Live Progress Tracking: See exactly what the AI is thinking, step-by-step.
🔧 Workspace Aware: Has full context of the project you are currently working on.
📖 Full Guide & Getting Started
1. Installation
Download the .vsix file and install it in VS Code by going to Extensions -> ... (More Actions) -> Install from VSIX.
Once installed, you will see a new DeepSeek Robot Icon on your left sidebar.
2. Launching and Logging In
Click the DeepSeek icon in your VS Code sidebar.
Select your browser from the dropdown. You can choose to download a stealth Chromium browser (~190MB, Recommended) or use your system's Google Chrome, Edge, or Brave.
Click Launch Browser & Login.
A secure browser will open.
⚠️ IMPORTANT LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS:
If you choose "Log in with Google" and it loops on a CAPTCHA, do not keep trying Google Login. Google's security blocks automated browsers.
Instead, use Email and Password or Apple Login (Apple works perfectly).
How to set a password: If you previously used Google Login to create your DeepSeek account, open DeepSeek in your normal browser, log out, click "Log in", and choose Forgot Password to set a password for your account. Then use that Email/Password here.
Once you are successfully logged in and can see the DeepSeek chat screen, go back to VS Code and click "✅ I'm Logged In — Start Chat".
3. Features & Usage
Chatting: Once connected, type your coding questions in the VS Code sidebar. The agent will type them into the invisible browser and stream the answer back to you!
Zero API Keys: Since it uses your actual browser session, you never have to pay for API usage or setup confusing keys.
Workspace Aware: The agent knows what files you are working on and can help you debug your current workspace.
4. Managing Your Account
Clear Account / Logout: On the Connect screen, click 🧹 Clear Account / Logout to completely wipe your saved cookies. This is useful if you want to switch to a different DeepSeek account.
Requirements
An active internet connection.
A free DeepSeek account.
Disclaimer: This extension is a community project and is not officially affiliated with DeepSeek.
