Overview
Jan is a locally-run, open-source AI application designed to provide private and secure artificial intelligence interactions without relying on cloud infrastructure. Developed by the Homebrew Computer Company, this AI agent empowers users to run language models entirely offline while maintaining complete control over their data and interactions.
Key Features
- 100% Offline AI Conversations
- Local Model Running Capabilities
- Extensive Model Hub Support
- Highly Customizable Extensions
- Privacy-Focused Design
- Cross-Platform Compatibility (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Open-Source Architecture
Use Cases
- Personal Productivity
- Private Research and Learning
- Offline AI Exploration
- Customizable AI Assistance
- Local Data Analysis
- Developer Experimentation
- Privacy-Conscious AI Interactions
Technical Specifications
- Supports Multiple Local Language Models
- Runs on M1/M2/M3 Apple Silicon
- Extensible Plugin Architecture
- Universal Data Format Storage
- Local-First Data Management
- Open-Source Codebase
- Minimal System Resource Consumption
