Summary
DeepSeek TUI released v0.8.35 with cleaner sidebar behavior, broader settings coverage across /config, /set, and schema-driven UI surfaces, and better prompt and context hygiene. The release also tightens release validation and contributor credit handling while keeping install paths aligned across npm, Docker, Cargo, and manual binaries.
What changed
DeepSeek TUI v0.8.35 shipped UI, settings-surface, and prompt-context updates for the terminal coding agent.
Why it matters
Terminal coding agents are maturing from rough hacker tools into configurable products, and settings coverage plus context hygiene directly affect daily usability. This release is less about flashy new capabilities and more about making the tool governable and predictable across real workflows.
Evidence excerpt
DeepSeek TUI v0.8.35 highlights cleaner TUI sidebar behavior, broader coverage across config and settings surfaces, and leaner prompt and context hygiene.