Jan Introduction
Jan is a revolutionary AI-based software that aims to transform your computer into an AI computer. With over 1.2 million downloads, Jan is a free and open-source platform that is built with the belief that AI should be accessible to everyone. It's a product that redefines the way we interact with computers, offering a unique blend of local and remote AI capabilities.
Jan Features
Local AI Models
One of the standout features of Jan is its ability to run AI models like Llama or Mistral directly on your device. This means enhanced privacy as there's no need for an internet connection - all your data and processing stay local.
Remote API
Jan also offers the option to connect to remote APIs, such as OpenAI, Groq, or Mistral API. This allows you to access AI capabilities without the need for advanced hardware, as all the processing is handled in the cloud.
100% Offline
All your conversations, preferences, and model usage stay on your computer with Jan. It's secure, exportable, and can be deleted at any time, ensuring complete control over your data.
Cross Platform
Jan is optimized for any device, from PCs to multi-GPU clusters. It's fast on NVIDIA GPUs and Apple M-series, supporting a wide range of operating systems including Apple Intel, Linux Debian, and Windows x64.
Extensions
With Jan's Extensions, you can customize the software to meet your specific needs, enhancing your AI experience to be uniquely yours.
OpenAI-Equivalent API
Jan provides an OpenAI-equivalent API server at localhost: 1337 that can be used as a drop-in replacement with compatible apps. This offers a high degree of flexibility and compatibility with other AI-based applications.
Jan User Experience
Local-First AI
Jan prioritizes local-first AI, ensuring that your conversations and files remain private. By running open-source models directly on your computer, Jan ensures that your data stays yours.
User-Owned Data
Jan stores everything on your device in universal formats, giving you total freedom to move your data as you please, without any tricks or traps.
Fully Customizable
The experience with Jan is fully customizable with third-party extensions. You can adjust alignment, moderation, and censorship levels to your needs, making it a truly user-centric AI platform.
Jan Community
Jan has a strong community backing with a core team of dedicated developers and over 46 contributors. With over 2800 pull requests and 1.2 million downloads, Jan is a community-driven project that is constantly evolving.
Jan's Vision
Jan is more than just software; it's a vision of what AI should be. It's local-first, user-owned, and fully customizable. Jan is the soul of a new machine, pushing the boundaries of AI research and offering a unique AI experience to its users.
