Jan: an offline, open-source ChatGPT alternative

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Jan: an offline, open-source ChatGPT alternative

Jan is an open-source desktop app that works like a local, offline alternative to ChatGPT.

It runs open models directly on your machine, keeps your conversations on your device, and can optionally connect to cloud APIs when you want more power. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Jan is a strong pick if you prefer a clean graphical chat window over the command line, while still keeping your data under your own control.

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Robert Waithaka
Robert Waithaka has been exploring the deep currents of the digital world for a very long time. With a background as a project manager on Information Technology (IT) projects and more than five years’ experience in IT project management, he brings a calm, contemplative voice to the conversation about AI and Linux — and the “why” behind it all. His writing invites readers to slow down, think long-term, and rediscover meaning in a world that has become too obsessed with metrics. Robert loves IT and AI and believes this is his calling for a lifetime.
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