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official_url: "https://jan.ai/"
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# Jan

Use local open models and cloud models in one desktop chat interface.

- Company / organization: Jan
- Category: AI assistants & clients
- Official website: [https://jan.ai/](https://jan.ai/)
- Profile updated: 2026-10-22


## Overview

Jan is an open-source AI client that runs open models on a user’s device. Cloud models can also be configured and used in the same conversation interface. It combines model execution with everyday chat for users choosing both the model and where it runs.

## Capabilities

### Local model execution

Run open models on the device and chat with them.

### Cloud model connections

Connect cloud models to the same client.

## Official sources and references

- [Official website](https://jan.ai/)
- [Documentation](https://docs.jan.ai/desktop/quickstart)
- [Documentation](https://docs.jan.ai/agent/quickstart)

## Reading & subscriptions

- [Interactive profile](../../../products/jan--b238.html)
- [Read](../../../read/en/products/jan--b238.html)
- [JSON](../../../read/en/products/jan--b238.json)

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