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Jan

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Open-source desktop app for local chat models

Best for local-llm · desktop · open-source

4.6
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Toolora score89/100

Strengths

  • Local model chat on desktop
  • OpenAI-compatible API mode

Skip if

you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA

Jan is an open-source desktop chat app for running local models. Point it at GGUF files or a compatible API when you want a ChatGPT-style UI offline.

Key features

  • Local model chat on desktop
  • OpenAI-compatible API mode
  • Extension and assistant setups
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux

Why it is on Toolora

We list Jan for people who need local-llm · desktop · open-source. Skip it if you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA.

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