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Jan

Self-host Jan for AI experimentation

open-source self-hosted
🐙 GitHub Repository 🌐 Official Website

Alternative To

  • • ChatGPT
  • • Claude

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Suitable for users with basic technical knowledge. Easy to set up and use.

Overview

Jan is an open-source tool for AI experimentation and development.

System Requirements

  • CPU: 2+ cores
  • RAM: 4GB+
  • GPU:
  • Storage: 1GB+

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Basic knowledge of command line interfaces
  • Git installed on your system

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/janhq/jan.git

  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd jan

  3. Install dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

  4. Run the application:

    python app.py

  5. Access the application:

    Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000 (port may vary based on the project)

Note: For detailed installation instructions specific to your operating system and environment, please refer to the official documentation on the project’s GitHub repository.

Practical Exercise: Getting Started with Jan

Now that you have Jan installed, let’s walk through a simple exercise to help you get familiar with the basics.

Step 1: Basic Configuration

After installation, you’ll need to configure some basic settings to get started.

# Example configuration steps cd jancp config.example.yml config.yml # Edit the config.yml file with your preferred settings

Step 2: Your First Project

Let’s create a simple project to test that everything is working correctly.

Example Task:

Configure the assistant to answer questions about a specific topic.

Step 3: Exploring Advanced Features

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, try exploring some of the more advanced features:

  • Customize the model parameters to improve performance
  • Integrate with other tools or services
  • Optimize for your specific hardware configuration
  • Explore the API documentation to build custom applications

Resources

Official Documentation

The official documentation is the best place to find detailed information about Jan.

Read the Documentation

Community Support

Join the community to get help, share your experiences, and contribute to the project.

GitHub Issues

Tutorials and Guides

Explore tutorials and guides created by the community to learn more about Jan.

Find Tutorials on GitHub