Install Jan on Linux
Jan is a fully open-source, offline-first ChatGPT alternative. It lets you run powerful AI models directly on your Linux machine — no cloud, no subscription, and your data never leaves the computer.
Installing it on Linux takes just a few minutes. You download Jan, install it like any other app, then pull your first model. From there you have a private AI assistant that works fully offline.
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- Download Jan for Linux from the official site
- Install and launch it like any other app
- Pick an open-source model (e.g. Llama 3 or Qwen)
- Load the model — your local AI assistant is ready
Which model best fits your hardware, and how to work Jan into your daily routine, is covered in the full setup guide. See the complete tool comparison on our Self-Hosted AI overview.
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