Overview
Jan is an AI tool developed and maintained locally, offering secure and private artificial intelligence interactions without relying on cloud services. Created by the Homebrew Computer Company, it enables users to run AI models offline while giving them full control over their data and interactions.
Key Features
- AI Conversations Fully Offline
- Ability to Run Local Models
- Broad Support for Various Models
- Highly Customizable Extensions
- Focused on User Privacy
- Works Across Multiple Platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Built on Open-Source Principles
Use Cases
- Enhancing Personal Productivity
- Conducting Private Research and Learning
- Exploring AI Models Offline
- Creating Custom AI Assistance
- Analyzing Local Data
- Facilitating Developer Experiments
- Engaging in Privacy-Conscious AI Interactions
Technical Specifications
- Supports Various Local AI Language Models
- Compatible with M1/M2/M3 Apple Silicon
- Supports Extensible Plugin Framework
- Stores Data in Universal Format
- Prioritizes Local Data Management
- Open-Source Codebase
- Minimal System Resource Usage

