Jan

Desktop ChatGPT-style app that runs models locally.

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Platforms: Linux, Macos, Windows
Operating systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
Ram floor: 8 GB
Gpu: Optional · 8 GB VRAM helps
Docker: No
Setup: Beginner
Deploy as: Local
Commercial use: Check the license

AGPL on the app. Check the license before embedding Jan in a product.

Project.

Fetched Sep 12, 2026¹

License: AGPL-3.0
Stars: 44.4k¹
Forks: 3k¹
Open issues: 408¹
Language: TypeScript¹
Last commit: Sep 11, 2026¹
Latest release: Aug 20, 2026
Tags: desktopchatlocal

About.

Jan is a product on top of local runtimes. It looks like a chat client, not a server. Good first install on a laptop. Less flexible than Open WebUI for multi-user homes.

model hub · local extensions · offline

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