Jan
Chat privately with AI models offline
Available On
Desktop
Target Audience
- Privacy-conscious researchers
- AI developers prototyping locally
- Open source enthusiasts
- Businesses handling sensitive data
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Overview
Jan is an open-source AI chat client that works completely offline on your computer, keeping your conversations private.\n\nIt lets you choose between running powerful local AI models like Llama3 or connecting to cloud services like OpenAI when you need more processing power.
Key Features
Local AI Chat
Private conversations with AI running directly on your device
Model Hub
Download and manage popular AI models like Llama3 locally
Cloud Integration
Switch seamlessly between local and cloud AI providers
Local API Server
Create OpenAI-compatible API endpoints using your local models
File Chat
Interact with your documents through AI while keeping files local
Use Cases
Chat with AI without internet access
Conduct private research conversations
Develop AI apps with local API server
Analyze sensitive documents offline
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Complete data privacy with local processing
- No subscription fees (free & open source)
- Flexible model switching (local/cloud)
- Highly customizable through extensions
Cons
- Local models need substantial hardware resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Jan completely offline?
Yes, Jan runs 100% offline using local AI models once downloaded.
What models does Jan support?
Supports popular open-source models like Llama3, Mistral, and Gemma through its Model Hub.
Can I customize Jan's functionality?
Yes, through extensions that add cloud connectors, tools, and data integrations.
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