Rethink the Computer
Turn your computer into an AI machine
500K+ Downloads | Free & Open Source
Built with love
Jan is entirely open-source. We build it transparently, guided by the belief
that AI's future should be open and shared with everyone.
People say nice things
...despite our bugs and fast moving releases
Jan redefines
how we use computers
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Run local AI or connect to remote APIs
Choose between running AI models locally for privacy, like Llama or Mistral, or connect to remote APIs, like ChatGPT or Claude.
02
Browse and download models
03
Use Jan in your natural workflows
04
Customize and add features with Extensions
Our Philosophy
Jan is opinionated software on what AI should be
Local-first
We believe your conversations and files should remain yours alone. That's why we prioritize local-first AI, running open-source models directly on your computer.
User-owned
Your data, your rules. Jan stores everything on your device in universal formats, giving you total freedom to move your data without tricks or traps.
Fully Customizable
You can endlessly customize the experience with 3rd party extensions. You can adjust alignment, moderation, and censorship levels to your needs.
Ownership
Openness
Your Role
Approach
Data Handling
Privacy
Transparency
Outage Resilience
Philosophy
Jan
Fully owned by you
Open-source (AGPLv3)
Creator
Local-first
Stored locally, openly accessible
Private and offline
Open-source and customizable
Continues to work on your device
Empower users with the right to repair
The Soul of a New Machine
Follow our AI research and journey in building Jan
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Core team
39+
Contributors
2416+
Pull Requests
500K+
Downloads
Change how
you use computers
500K+ Downloads | Free & Open Source