Jan

Jan is building the open-source alternative to ChatGPT that runs entirely on your device. It's not just a model runner—it's a complete AI assistant experience with privacy at its core.

Key Features:

• 100% Offline - All processing happens on your machine
• Open Source - Fully transparent, community-driven development
• Extension System - Customize and extend functionality
• Multiple Models - Support for various open-source models

Privacy-first design:

• No Telemetry - Your conversations stay completely private
• Local Storage - All data stored on your device
• No Account Required - Use immediately without signup
• Portable - Take your AI assistant anywhere

What makes Jan different:

• Assistant Experience - Not just model access, but a complete UX
• Conversation Management - Organize and search your history
• Model Switching - Change models mid-conversation
• Community Extensions - Growing ecosystem of add-ons

Jan represents a vision of AI that's personal and private by default. For users concerned about data privacy, or who simply want AI that works offline, Jan provides a complete experience without compromise. The open-source nature means the community can verify and extend its capabilities.