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jan · v0.7.9 • auto-updates

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Offline AI chat tool

brew install --cask jan
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Trust Score 6/10
Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
Active development +2
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Established (>1yr) +1
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Version History

v0.7.9
1mo ago0.7.80.7.9

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Jan 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
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TypeScriptLast commit: Mar 10, 2026