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jan · v0.8.6 • auto-updates
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Offline AI chat tool
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Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.8.69d ago0.8.5→0.8.6
10d ago0.8.4→0.8.5
2mo ago0.8.3→0.8.4
3mo ago0.8.2→0.8.3
4mo ago0.8.1→0.8.2
4mo ago0.8.0→0.8.1
4mo ago0.7.9→0.8.0
6mo ago0.7.8→0.7.9
Review
Mar 10, 2026Jan is an open-source, offline AI chat tool offering a ChatGPT alternative, ideal for those prioritizing privacy and local computation.
Jan provides an offline AI chat experience, allowing users to interact with an AI model locally on their computer.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with strong community support, though it has a notable number of open issues.
Community: While there's no direct mention on Hacker News, Jan has received positive attention in the Linux community for its Flatpak support.
Pros
- + Open-source and offline functionality
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Privacy-focused alternative to online AI services
Cons
- - A significant number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges
- - Limited direct community discussion on major platforms
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown