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Features
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Config-driven. Providers, the agent, enabled tools, and plugins are all declared in
reasonix.toml. No hardcoded models. -
Multi-model & composable. DeepSeek ships as a preset; any OpenAI-compatible endpoint is a config entry, not new code. Optionally run two models together (executor + planner) in separate, cache-stable sessions.
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Plugin-driven. MCP servers contribute tools, prompts, and resources; Extension Protocol v1 sidecars can also intercept runtime events, contribute Providers and structured UI, and ship versioned plugin packages.
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Cache-aware context maintenance. Startup injects a small stable environment summary, stale tool output is snipped/pruned before summary compaction, and the built-in tool schema contract is documented for regression review.
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Zero-friction distribution.
CGO_ENABLED=0single binary; cross-compile to six targets with one command. The result is a fully self-contained static binary — nothing to install on the target machine beyond the binary itself.
Install
Choose the path that matches how you want to use Reasonix. The CLI/TUI, desktop app, and VS Code extension all use the same local Reasonix engine.
Path A: CLI / TUI
Install the native binary through npm on any supported platform, or use Homebrew on macOS:
npm i -g reasonix # any OS; pulls the prebuilt native binary
brew install esengine/reasonix/reasonix # macOS
Prebuilt archives (darwin|linux|windows × amd64|arm64) and SHA256SUMS are on
every GitHub release.
Path B: Desktop app
Use the official download page for the latest desktop build.
Platform Package Architecture
macOS
Universal .dmg or .zip
Apple Silicon / Intel
Windows
Installer .exe or portable .zip
x64 / ARM64
Linux
.deb or .tar.gz
x64
Windows installers are code-signed through SignPath.io with a free certificate provided by the SignPath Foundation.
Path C: VS Code extension
Complete Path A first. The extension does not bundle the CLI; it starts your
local reasonix acp backend and adds native chat, editor context, tool-call
approvals, model selection, and workspace sessions.
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VSCodium / Eclipse Theia: install from Open VSX Registry
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Extension ID:
SivanLiu.reasonix-agent· source and usage guide
Path D: Build from source
Clone the repository first:
git clone https://github.com/esengine/DeepSeek-Reasonix.git
cd DeepSeek-Reasonix
CLI
The CLI build requires Go 1.25+. The module pins a toolchain directive;
keep GOTOOLCHAIN=auto so Go downloads the pinned toolchain, or install it.
make build # -> bin/reasonix(.exe)
make cross # -> dist/ (darwin|linux|windows × amd64|arm64)
Desktop
The desktop build additionally requires:
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Node 24+ and pnpm 10 (
npm install -g pnpm@10) for the frontend -
Wails CLI matching the shared
.wails-versionpin
make wails-install
cd desktop
wails build
See the desktop build guide for platform webview dependencies and Linux build tags.
Quick start
CLI / TUI
These commands are for the CLI/TUI installed through Path A:
reasonix setup # configure a provider and model
reasonix # start an interactive session
reasonix run "implement the TODOs in main.go"
In an interactive session, run /init when you want Reasonix to create project
instructions.
Desktop app
Download the installer for your platform from the official download page, install and launch Reasonix, then configure a provider and model in the app. The CLI commands above are not required for the desktop app.
For advanced CLI usage and configuration, see the CLI reference, Guide, and configuration paths.
Documentation
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Getting started: Guide · CLI reference · Configuration paths · ACP editor integration
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Features & troubleshooting: Subagent profiles · Context Engine v2 · Capability diagnostics · Recovery and updates · Bot guide · Checkpoints & rewind
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Engineering & migration: Spec · Task contracts & pause policy · Tool contract · Migrating from 0.x
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Extension development: Extensions · Plugin packages and Manifest v1 · Extension Protocol · Go SDK and starter