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Decision brief
Jan is a TypeScript-based, self-hosted chatbot application that acts as an offline alternative to services like ChatGPT.
Good fit when
- - If you require an offline-capable AI assistant for environments without internet access.
- - When you need full control over your data processing and don't want it hosted on remote servers.
Avoid when
- - If you require real-time updates to the AI model, since Jan uses static local models which may not get frequent updates.
- - When a vast knowledge base or continuous learning capabilities are essential, as Jan's offline nature constrains its ability to stay current with new information.
Observed Jul 11, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Overview
Jan is a self-hosted, offline-capable chatbot application built as an alternative to ChatGPT, utilizing local AI models for processing.
Capability facts
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Aug 16, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 16, 2026
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Installation
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The easiest way to get started is by downloading one of the following versions for your respective operating system:
| Platform | Download |
| Windows | jan.exe |
| macOS | jan.dmg |
| Linux (deb) | jan.deb |
| Linux (AppImage) | jan.AppImage |
| Linux (Arm64) | How-to |
Download from jan.ai or GitHub Releases.
System Requirements
Minimum specs for a decent experience:
- macOS: 13.6+ (8GB RAM for 3B models, 16GB for 7B, 32GB for 13B)
- Windows: 10+ with GPU support for NVIDIA/AMD/Intel Arc
- Linux: Most distributions work, GPU acceleration available
For detailed compatibility, check our installation guides.
License
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For agents
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