Jan
Open-source offline ChatGPT alternative for the desktop
Jan is a desktop application that runs large language models fully offline on your computer. It provides a clean chat interface, a local API server, and the ability to connect to remote providers when desired.
Key features
- Fully offline by default
- Built-in local API server
- Model hub browser
- Privacy focused
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Polished desktop interface
- Fully offline chat
- Local API server included
Trade-offs
- Single-user desktop focus
- Large models need RAM
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