Jan
Jan is a desktop app that lets you download and run AI language models on your own computer, with an option to connect to cloud AI services. It is for people who want an AI chat assistant with more control and privacy.
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The jobs it does, and the closed apps it replaces
AI chat apps
Replaces fullyInstead of ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini · Runs on your computer; needs a capable machine
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Facts
LicenseApache-2.0
Runs onWindows · Mac · Linux
KindApp
Stars on GitHub45k
Hosted onGitHub
ActivityChanged within the last year
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What we couldn't confirm2
- Whether Jan supports Google Gemini models is not stated in the material.
- The exact list of cloud providers beyond OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Groq and MiniMax is not confirmed.