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\n\n\nDownload from [jan.ai](https://jan.ai/) or [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases).\n\n---\n\n## System Requirements\n\n**Minimum specs for a decent experience:**\n\n- **macOS**: 13.6+ (8GB RAM for 3B models, 16GB for 7B, 32GB for 13B)\n- **Windows**: 10+ with GPU support for NVIDIA/AMD/Intel Arc\n- **Linux**: Most distributions work, GPU acceleration available\n\nFor detailed compatibility, check our [installation guides](https://jan.ai/docs/desktop/mac).\n\n---\n\n## License\n\nApache 2.0 - Because sharing is caring.","github_created_at":"2023-08-17T02:17:10+00:00","created_at":"2026-07-07T17:31:28.266545+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-20T04:32:24.883985+00:00","categories":[{"slug":"ai-agents","name":"AI Agents","url":"https://www.graphcanon.com/categories/ai-agents","markdown_url":"https://www.graphcanon.com/categories/ai-agents.md","api_url":"https://www.graphcanon.com/api/graphcanon/categories/ai-agents"}],"tags":[{"slug":"chatgpt","name":"chatgpt"},{"slug":"gpt","name":"gpt"},{"slug":"llamacpp","name":"llamacpp"},{"slug":"llm","name":"llm"},{"slug":"localai","name":"localai"},{"slug":"open-source","name":"open-source"},{"slug":"self-hosted","name":"self-hosted"},{"slug":"tauri","name":"tauri"}],"trust":{"provenance":{"is_fork":false,"github_id":679506386,"owner_type":"Organization","methodology":"github_public_v1","parent_repo":null,"near_duplicate_slugs":[]},"computed_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:22.980Z","maintenance":{"label":"Very active","score":96,"methodology":"github_public_v1","releases_90d":2,"days_since_push":0,"last_release_at":"2026-07-23T06:29:15Z","stars_delta_30d":498,"open_issues_delta_30d":77},"security_summary":{"status":"no_lockfile","scanner":null,"low_count":0,"high_count":0,"last_scan_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:24.666Z","medium_count":0,"scan_profile":"none","critical_count":0}},"capability_facts":{"mcp":{"source":"repo_scan","observed_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:21.849Z","server_manifest":false},"scan":{"source":"repo_scan","observed_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:21.849Z"},"languages":{"value":["typescript","javascript"],"source":"github.language+package.json","observed_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:21.849Z"},"license_spdx":{"value":"Other","source":"github.license","observed_at":"2026-09-18T08:39:21.849Z"}},"decision_facts":{"hosting":null,"pricing":null,"requirements":{"notes":["For macOS, 8GB RAM is required for 3B models, 16GB for 7B models, and 32GB for 13B models.","Windows users need version 10 or higher with GPU support for NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel Arc.","Linux users can run Jan on most distributions, with GPU acceleration available."],"min_ram_gb":8,"requires_docker":false},"constraints":{"min_ram_gb":8,"requires_docker":false},"when_to_use":["Use Jan when you need a self-hosted chatbot solution that can operate entirely offline on your local machine.","Consider Jan if you are looking for an alternative to ChatGPT that can be installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux without internet access.","Jan is suitable for users who prefer open-source software and want to avoid cloud-based services for privacy or security reasons."],"when_not_to_use":["Do not use Jan if you require a cloud-based chatbot service with real-time updates and maintenance.","Avoid Jan if your system does not meet the minimum hardware requirements, such as 8GB RAM for smaller models and up to 32GB for larger models.","Jan may not be the best choice if you need a chatbot with extensive pre-trained models or continuous learning capabilities, as it operates offline and does not have access to the latest updates."],"source":"enrich:decision_facts","observed_at":"2026-09-18T11:04:14.253Z"},"constraint_facets":{"min_ram_gb":8,"requires_docker":false},"decision_summary":[{"label":"Requirements","value":"Min 8 GB RAM; For macOS, 8GB RAM is required for 3B models, 16GB for 7B models, and 32GB for 13B models.; Windows users need version 10 or higher with GPU support for NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel Arc.; Linux users can run Jan on most distributions, with GPU acceleration available."},{"label":"Adopt for","value":"Jan is an open-source, self-hosted chatbot application that supports offline operation and is built using TypeScript."},{"label":"License detail","value":"Jan is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows for free use, modification, and distribution of the software."}]}}