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GitHub describes it as Jan is an open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs 100% offline on your computer.. The repository metadata lists TypeScript as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

GitHub describes it as Jan is an open source alternative to ChatGPT that runs 100% offline on your computer.. The repository metadata lists TypeScript as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. The README describes the project this way: Jan is bringing the best of open-source AI in an easy-to-use product. Download and run LLMs with full control and privacy .

The README section "Installation" states: The easiest way to get started is by downloading one of the following versions for your respective operating system:

The README section "Installation" states: Platform Download Windows jan.exe macOS jan.dmg Linux (deb) jan.deb Linux (AppImage) jan.AppImage Linux (Arm64) How-to

The README section "Features" states: - Local AI Models : Download and run LLMs (Llama, Gemma, Qwen, GPT-oss etc.) from HuggingFace - Cloud Integration : Connect to GPT models via OpenAI, Claude models via Anthropic, Mistral, Groq, MiniMax, and others - Custom Assistants : Create specialized AI assistants for your tasks - OpenAI-Compatible API : Local server at localhost:1337 for other applications - Model Context Protocol : MCP integration for agentic capabilities - Privacy First : Everything runs locally when you want it to

The repository README is the source for this review. It does not replace a local installation or an independent test.

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