Jan

What is Jan?

Jan is a cross-platform, open-source AI assistant designed to run large language models locally on your device, ensuring full data privacy and user control. It supports offline operation by running AI models like Llama, Mistral, and others directly on your computer without sending data to external servers. Jan also integrates with cloud AI APIs such as OpenAI and Anthropic for enhanced capabilities when desired. Its modular architecture allows users to customize AI behavior extensively through extensions and programmable APIs, making it suitable for both casual users and developers seeking a privacy-first AI solution.

Key Features

• Local-First AI Processing

  Runs AI models entirely offline on your device, keeping all data private and secure without relying on cloud servers.

• Cloud AI Integration

  Optionally connect to cloud AI services like OpenAI GPT-4 and Anthropic Claude for expanded AI power and features.

• Cross-Platform Compatibility

  Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, optimized for diverse hardware including NVIDIA GPUs and Apple Silicon.

• Extensible with Modular Extensions

  Customize and enhance functionality with extensions that add new AI engines, tools, and integrations.

• OpenAI-Equivalent Local API Server

  Provides a local API compatible with OpenAI standards, enabling integration with third-party apps and workflows.

• User Data Ownership and Privacy

  All conversations and files are stored locally in universal formats, with no data collection or selling by Jan.

Use Cases

• Privacy-Sensitive AI Assistance : Users who require AI help without exposing their data to cloud providers can run models fully offline.
• Developer Custom AI Solutions : Developers can build and integrate custom AI workflows using Jan's API and extensions.
• Multi-Model AI Experimentation : Experiment with various open-source and cloud AI models in one unified interface.
• AI-Powered Content Creation : Generate text, brainstorm ideas, and automate tasks with customizable AI assistants.
• Offline AI for Remote or Secure Environments : Operate AI tools in environments without internet access or where data privacy is critical.

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