Key Features
- Desktop app: Polished chat UI for Windows, macOS, Linux
- Complete privacy: All local inference, no data leaves your machine
- Local + cloud models: HuggingFace models locally, OpenAI/Anthropic/Mistral via API
- OpenAI-compatible API: localhost:1337 for drop-in integration
- MCP support: Model Context Protocol for tool integration
- Custom assistants: Create specialized AI personas
- Multiple stores: Microsoft Store, Flathub, direct download
FAQ
Q: What is Jan? A: Jan is an open-source ChatGPT alternative with 41.4K+ stars that runs LLMs locally with full privacy. Desktop app for all platforms, OpenAI-compatible API, MCP support. Apache 2.0.
Q: How do I install Jan? A: Download from jan.ai for Windows/macOS/Linux. Also available on Microsoft Store and Flathub. Models download automatically in-app.