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DeepSeek releases Harness v0.2.1-rc1, hints at V4.1 model snapshot

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DeepSeek has released the first release candidate for Harness v0.2.1, introducing custom plugin indexes, agent-built plugins, and per-model reasoning settings. Concurrently, a brief appearance and subsequent removal of an API entry labeled 'deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017' suggests a potential new model version or snapshot. AI

IMPACT Potential new model version release from DeepSeek could impact the competitive landscape.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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DeepSeek releases Harness v0.2.1-rc1, hints at V4.1 model snapshot

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    DeepSeek Harness v0.2.1-rc1 Arrives as an Unannounced V4.1 Flash Snapshot Briefly Surfaces

    The first 0.2.1 release candidate adds custom plugin indexes, agent-built plugins and per-model reasoning settings. A 'deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017' API entry appeared and was removed.

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