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Jan

brew install --cask jan v0.8.2

Run open-source AI language models locally or connect to cloud-based AI services.

Why you might care

Jan lets you chat with AI models entirely offline using open-source models, or optionally connect to cloud services. It's ideal if you want privacy, no subscriptions, or want to experiment with different models without vendor lock-in. Being open-source and locally-run, it appeals to users concerned about data privacy.

Categories

ai productivity

Alternatives

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