https://aitoolchain.io/tools/jan New releases and features in Jan, tracked by The AI Toolchain. en Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:15 GMT https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.4 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.4 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:15 GMT Jan v0.8.4 adds an OpenAI-compatible gateway, Responses API, native web search, and migrates credentials to the OS keyring. • Adds an OpenAI-compatible translating gateway, OpenAI Responses API support, and unified reasoning across providers. • Moves provider settings and API keys from `localStorage` to a backend-managed store, with secrets written to the OS keyring — existing data is migrated automatically on first launch. • Adds native `web_search`/`web_fetch` capability via `tauri-plugin-websearch`. • Adds per-model chat template kwargs for llama.cpp models. • Adds a toggle for folding interim text into the reasoning trace in chat. • Adds API key rotation support for Gemini. • Adds a token counter for remote and MLX providers. • Bundles built-in extensions into the app binary. Breaking changes: • Settings and credentials are now read from and written to the backend store (OS keyring for secrets) instead of the webview `localStorage`. Downgrading to a pre-0.8.4 build will revert to the older `localStorage` snapshot, not any settings changed in 0.8.4+. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.4 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.4 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:29:15 GMT Jan v0.8.4 adds an OpenAI-compatible translating gateway, Responses API, native web search, per-model chat template kwargs, and migrates credentials to the OS keyring. • Adds an OpenAI-compatible translating gateway, Responses API support, and unified reasoning — enabling Jan to front-end any OpenAI-compatible backend with response translation. • Adds native `web_search` / `web_fetch` capabilities via `tauri-plugin-websearch`, bringing built-in web search to the desktop app without external tooling. • Adds per-model chat template `kwargs` for llama.cpp models, allowing fine-grained control over how prompts are formatted per model. • Adds API key rotation for Gemini, so Gemini provider credentials can now be cycled without reconfiguring the full provider. • Adds a token counter for remote and MLX providers, surfacing token usage in chat for non-local inference backends. • Adds a toggle for folding interim text into the reasoning trace in chat, letting users collapse chain-of-thought output into the reasoning block. • Moves provider settings and credentials from the webview's `localStorage` to a backend-managed store, with secrets persisted to the OS keyring — existing settings and API keys are migrated automatically on first launch. • Bundles built-in extensions directly into the app binary, removing the need to fetch them separately at runtime. Breaking changes: • Provider settings and credentials are now read from and written to the backend store (secrets in the OS keyring) instead of `localStorage`. After upgrading to v0.8.4, any new changes are saved only to the backend store; downgrading to a pre-0.8.4 build will show the older `localStorage` snapshot, not settings changed in v0.8.4+. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.2 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.2 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:50:01 GMT Jan v0.8.2 adds AMD ROCm/HIP backend, pauseable downloads, and an automatic-update toggle • Adds `HIP` (AMD ROCm) backend support for `llamacpp`, enabling GPU-accelerated local inference on AMD hardware. • Adds a toggle in Settings to enable or disable the automatic app update check. • Adds copy and reveal buttons to API key input fields in the Providers settings. • Adds pause and resume controls for model downloads from the hub panel. • Adds a branded startup loader with phased status messages; defers MCP initialization until after first paint. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.1 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.1 Fri, 29 May 2026 03:09:50 GMT Jan v0.8.1 adds Italian localization to the desktop UI. • Adds Italian language translation to the Jan desktop interface. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.8.0 Fri, 22 May 2026 02:47:29 GMT Jan v0.8.0 adds MiniMax cloud provider, /v1/orchestrations MCP API, Chain of Thought, API key rotation, and a Rust-native inference backend. • Adds `/v1/orchestrations` API endpoint for server-side MCP tool execution. • Adds GUI toggle for server-side tool execution on `/chat/completions`. • Adds optional lightweight router model for MCP tool routing, with routing telemetry. • Adds feat(llamacpp): expands llama.cpp server flags and wires llama.cpp-only sampling parameters. • Adds MiniMax as a predefined cloud provider with M2.7 as the default model. • Adds configurable token limits and auto-compact for remote model providers. • Adds API key fallbacks with automatic rotation across remote model providers. • Adds options to preserve user data during a factory reset. • Moves backend download and management logic to a Rust plugin with dependency verification. • Implements initial Chain of Thought (CoT) display for reasoning-capable models. • Adds paragraph-level 'Edit with AI' for assistant markdown responses. • Adds auto-summarize of thread titles after the first response, with cancellable background inference. • Adds message queuing during streaming with auto-send, two-stage stop, and editable pending chips in the input area. • Stores all user settings in local files instead of browser localStorage. • Splits the provider list into local and remote sections in the UI. • Adds an assistant chat button to start conversations directly from an assistant. • Adds optional health-check auto-restart for crashed model sessions. • Adds a regenerate button on failed message responses. • Adds a file attachment progress bar. • Expands supported file types for document attachments to include many additional extensions. • Adds Korean, Catalan, Hindi language localizations. • Renames MCP to 'Connectors' in the Settings sidebar. • Allows retrieving the last typed message by pressing the up arrow key. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.9 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.9 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:09:34 GMT Jan v0.7.9 adds NVIDIA NIM cloud provider, Spanish locale, expanded file attachments, and auto-scaling context length • Adds setting to auto-increase `ctx_len` when the context window fills up, preventing truncation without manual tuning. • Removes the 32k `ctx_len` enforcement that was previously applied on API server start, allowing models to use their native context limits. • Adds NVIDIA NIM as a predefined cloud provider in the model hub. • Adds a configurable default model for the local API server. • Adds a default assistant setting, letting users pin a preferred assistant across sessions. • Expands supported file types for document attachments in chat. • Adds Spanish (Español) locale to the UI. • Adds safer directory scoping during factory reset to protect user data outside Jan's managed folders. • Enables remote model updates so model metadata can be refreshed without a full app update. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.8 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.8 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:42:31 GMT Jan v0.7.8 adds xAI provider, OpenClaw agent integration, a Jan CLI, and dynamic context allocation. • Adds xAI as a new model provider, expanding the roster of supported remote inference backends. • Integrates OpenClaw, an agent framework, including sandbox config isolation, an agent mode toggle, quality-of-life keyboard shortcuts, Docker validation on Windows and Linux, and a pre-installed Bun runtime replacing all Node/npm dependencies. • Introduces a Jan CLI (`jan-cli`) shipped alongside the desktop app, including in the Windows NSIS installer as `jan-cli.exe`. • Jan now manages context allocation dynamically, automatically sizing context windows based on available resources rather than requiring manual configuration. • Adds a refreshed starter screen and updated download management UI for the initial model setup flow. • Improves the settings panel with better organization and expanded model provider options. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.7 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.7 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:05 GMT Jan v0.7.7 adds MLX backend for Apple Silicon, Exa MCP search, vision model prompts, and local API server improvements. • Adds new MLX backend for running inference natively on Apple Silicon Macs. • Adds streamable HTTP Exa default search MCP integration. • Adds prompt to download the Jan VL model when vision capability is needed. • Adds 'delete all threads' action inside projects. • Implements auto-fit settings in the llama.cpp extension to automatically size models to available resources, replacing the previous model planner. • Improves local API server with a revamped UI and stream transform support. • Revamps the overall application layout. • Displays embedding models in settings with visual distinction from generative models. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.6 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.6 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:40:11 GMT Jan v0.7.6 adds message editing, Anthropic Messages API proxy, search dialog, token usage persistence, and a portable Windows build. • Enables proxy to llama.cpp for Anthropic Messages API support, allowing local inference to be addressed via the Anthropic Messages API format. • Persists token usage into message metadata so per-message token counts are retained across sessions. • Adds a search dialog for quickly navigating conversations and content within the app. • Adds a portable Windows build for running Jan without installation. • Adds the ability to edit and delete chat messages directly in the conversation UI. • Improves sidebar UI with distinct sections and better empty states. • Improves toast messages and error notifications for clearer in-app feedback. • Adds Polish metainfo translation and completes Czech translations, extending localization coverage. • Combines attachments into a unified icon for a cleaner chat input UI. • Disables auto-updater in the Flatpak distribution. • Easier installation on ARM platforms. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.4 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.4 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:10:36 GMT Jan v0.7.4 adds CUDA 13 support, a browser MCP tool, desktop file attachments, and a quick-start model flow. • Adds an `embedding` flag to model metadata with automatic detection, allowing Jan to identify and handle embedding models without manual classification. • Adds CUDA 13 backend support, with CUDA 13 set as a priority backend for GPU inference. • Adds an official Jan browser MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration, accessible as a chat input shortcut, enabling web browsing capabilities directly from the chat interface. • Moves proactive mode configuration into MCP settings for centralised control of agentic behaviour. • Adds a lockfile mechanism to kill conflicting MCP server port usage, preventing port collision errors. • Adds a cancellation mechanism during MCP connectivity checks, allowing users to abort hung connection attempts. • Enables desktop file attachments, letting users attach local files directly in conversations. • Adds a quick-start flow to begin chatting with a Jan model immediately without manual setup. • Adds a dialog to install the Jan browser extension from within the app, with an updated link to the Chrome Web Store. • Migrates the assistant configuration screen into the Settings panel. • Adds Czech locale support and completes missing translations across all supported locales. • Updates the Flatpak build for Linux distribution via Flathub. • Adds backend migration mapping to handle transitions between inference backends. • Closes the app to the background instead of quitting on window close. • Adds search instructions to the system prompt to guide the assistant on when to invoke web search. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.3 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.3 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:31:11 GMT Jan v0.7.3 adds mobile MVP, file attachments, proactive mode, browser MCP, and new localization support. • Adds `llamacpp` MoE (Mixture-of-Experts) offloading setting, enabling larger MoE models to be partially offloaded to GPU. • Adds configurable timeout for `llamacpp` connections. • Adds official Jan browser MCP integration. • Adds backend migration mapping and updated backend handling. • Adds file attachment support in chat input. • Adds 'Proactive mode' for AI interactions. • Adds ability to continue an AI response after interrupting it. • Enables typing a new prompt while waiting for an AI response. • Adds support for multimodal tool results and improved tool message handling. • Adds a loader screen before the frontend loads. • Adds web temporary chat mode. • Adds search button for extensions in the web interface. • Adds Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and Russian localizations. • Delivers Jan mobile MVP with persistence store, backend integration, and platform-specific build configurations. • Shows supported file types in the file picker UI. • Supports two configurable scroll behaviors in chat. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.7.0 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:30:34 GMT Jan v0.7.0 adds MCP support for web, Azure as a first-class provider, Swagger UI for the API server, thread folders, and an MSI installer. • Adds configurable model response timeout for the local API server. • Adds Swagger UI for the Jan local API server, making the OpenAPI spec browsable and testable in-browser. • Adds `getTokensCount` method to compute token usage. • Adds `.zip` archive support for manual llama.cpp backend installation. • Adds Azure as a first-class provider alongside existing remote providers. • Adds MCP (Model Context Protocol) support for the Jan web interface. • Adds Exa MCP server as a built-in MCP integration. • Adds authentication with Google Auth provider for Jan web. • Adds thread organization into folders for managing conversation history. • Adds MSI installer option for Windows. • Adds model selector that fetches available models from `v1/models` when configuring a provider. • Adds custom downloaded model naming. • Adds prompt-progress indicator during streaming responses. • Enables vision capability for remote providers. • Adds LaTeX fragment normalization in markdown rendering. • Adds `system tray icon` build flag for desktop builds. • Adjusts RAM/VRAM calculation for unified memory systems (Apple Silicon and similar). • Adds web remote conversation support, syncing threads across devices on Jan web. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.10 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.10 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:06:32 GMT Jan v0.6.10 ships a web UI, smart model management, mmproj import, API key visibility, and CDN fallback for llama.cpp. • Adds Jan Web — a browser-based version of Jan that reuses the Jan Desktop UI and can load Jan models directly. • Adds the ability to view the API key in the UI while the local server is running. • Allows importing models that include an `mmproj` file (multimodal projection), enabling vision-capable local model workflows. • Introduces smart model management to automatically handle model selection and compatibility. • Adds CDN fallback for llama.cpp backend downloads when the primary source fails. • Enhances llama.cpp backend management and installation, including better memory suitability checks and out-of-memory error detection. • Adds copy-to-clipboard for MCP (Model Control Plane) permissions in the UI. • Labels the 'optimize' setting as experimental in the UI. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.9 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.9 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:22:10 GMT Jan v0.6.9 adds mmproj/vision model support, MCP enhancements, GGUF validation, model favorites, and Polish localization. • Adds support for passing the API key via environment variable instead of as a command-line argument for llama.cpp. • Adds support for custom environment variables for llama.cpp, enabling fine-grained runtime configuration. • Adds `max_attempt` setting for MCP to cap tool-call loops and prevent runaway execution. • Adds a 'run on startup' setting for the local API server so it launches automatically with the app. • Adds support for `mmproj` (multimodal projection) models, enabling vision/image capabilities in local inference. • Adds GGUF metadata reading, file-size validation, and SHA-256 hash validation before loading models. • Adds model compatibility check and memory estimation so users know before loading whether a model will fit in available RAM/VRAM. • Adds reasoning field support for OpenRouter-connected models. • Adds MCP server error handling with structured feedback in the UI. • Adds tool-call cancellation, letting users stop an in-flight MCP tool call mid-run. • Adds auto-detection of model tool-use capability so users no longer need to configure it manually. • Adds support for inserting the current date into the assistant system prompt. • Adds CPU architecture detection at runtime to select the correct backend binary automatically. • Adds an attachment UI for including files in conversations. • Adds a vision indicator icon in the Hub model list so multimodal models are visually identified. • Adds the ability for users to mark models as favorites. • Adds Polish language translation. • Adds Flatpak packaging, making Jan distributable via Flathub on Linux. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.8 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.8 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:29:09 GMT Jan v0.6.8 adds per-model Jinja templates, tensor buffer type overrides, and AVX2 checks for Intel Mac MCP support. • Adds per-model Jinja template customization, allowing chat templates to be set at the model level rather than only at the provider level. • Adds support for overriding tensor buffer type in llama.cpp settings. • Adds AVX2 instruction support check for MCP on macOS with Intel CPUs, blocking unsupported configurations before they fail. • Adds 'recommended' labels to llama.cpp settings to guide users toward optimal configuration choices. • Introduces structured error handling for the llama.cpp extension, surfacing more actionable error messages. • Improves llama.cpp argument handling with device parsing, including conditional Vulkan support checks for better GPU compatibility. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.6 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.6 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:17:35 GMT Jan v0.6.6 adds Hugging Face as a provider, Claude 4 models, per-model llama.cpp overrides, and backend device querying. • Adds `RunEvent::Exit` event in Tauri to handle macOS context-menu exit. • Adds support for querying available backend devices. • Adds per-model overrides in llama.cpp load(). • Adds Hugging Face as a built-in, non-deletable provider. • Adds Claude 4 model support. • Adds proxy support for the new downloader. • Enhances port selection with availability check before binding. • Enhances llama.cpp backend management with persistence (settings survive restarts). • Adds `vcruntime` to the Windows installer to satisfy runtime dependencies. • Migrates cortex models to the llama.cpp extension. • Moves the thinking toggle to runtime settings for dynamic control without reloading. • Improves model load error handling with a dedicated error dialog triggered from the provider screen. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.5 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.5 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:02:43 GMT Jan v0.6.5 adds responsive UI layouts and bumps llama.cpp to b5857. • Bumps the bundled llama.cpp engine to version b5857. • Adds responsive layout support to the base UI. • Adds responsive layout support to the Settings panel. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.2 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.2 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:28:39 GMT Jan v0.6.2 removes the production gate on MCP and tool use, and improves local provider connectivity with a CORS bypass. • Removes the production gate on MCP and tool use, making both capabilities available without a feature flag. • Adds an experimental feature toggle to the UI, letting users opt into early-access capabilities. • Improves local provider connectivity by bypassing CORS restrictions when connecting to local model endpoints. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.6.0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:58:35 GMT Jan v0.6.0 adds MCP server support, multi-assistant management, API key auth, Vulkan toggle, download resume, fuzzy search, and a Tauri build option. • Adds `API Key` setting to the Jan local API server, enabling authenticated access to the built-in OpenAI-compatible endpoint. • Adds a `Vulkan` toggle in settings to enable GPU acceleration on supported hardware. • Adds support for resuming interrupted model downloads via a new download manager for the llama.cpp extension. • Adds fuzzy search integration into the model dropdown for faster model selection. • Adds a refresh button to reload the model list for remote providers. • Adds predefined parameter presets for model configuration. • Adds a filter for downloaded models on the Hub screen. • Adds quick-access model settings directly from the model selector dropdown. • Adds a custom OpenAI-compatible provider configuration option. • Adds support for multiple assistants, each with custom emoji picker and metadata. • Adds MCP (Model Context Protocol) server connection status display and tool-call permission dialog. • Adds MCP content rendering and error handling for server activation responses. • Adds hardware info display (CPU/GPU) as a replacement for the previous cortex hardware readout. • Adds Cortex server auto-restart with in-app webview notification on failure. • Adds an 'Open API Documentation' button inside the local API server panel. • Adds token speed display per message in the chat interface. • Adds out-of-context troubleshooting guidance when a model runs out of context window. • Adds masking of sensitive values in the environment variables settings panel. • Adds file upload thumbnail preview in the chat input. • Adds initial in-app log viewer with access to the log folder and data folder relocation dialog. • Adds Tauri as an alternative build option alongside the existing Electron build. • Adds legacy local storage data migration to the new app data format. • Adds chat container width setting for adjustable chat layout. • Adds assistant info display on individual chat messages. • Adds product analytics (PostHog) opt-in. • Adds 'About' section entries in General settings. • Adds built-in custom emoji support and message metadata display in chat. • Persists the last-used model when creating a new thread. • Adds support for opening Jan directly from a Hugging Face GGUF repository page. • The `/models` local API endpoint now filters results to show only downloaded models. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.16 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.16 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:02:04 GMT Jan v0.5.16 adds API token rotation, Cortex API authorization, Model Hub filters, and preserves token speed in threads. • Adds Cortex API Authorization, rotating the API token on each run for improved credential hygiene. • Adds filter options and responsive layout to the Jan Model Hub, with a sticky filter panel and tooltip filters for max model size and search results. • Adds a manual refresh control so users can pull an updated list of cloud models on demand. • Preserves and displays token generation speed within chat threads. • Adds OpenAI GPT-4.5 preview and Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet to the built-in model list. • Adds a checkmark indicator on the currently selected model in the model list. • Adds a 'recommended' label to highlight engine variants in the engine selection UI. • Keeps the Jan Model Hub model list automatically up to date without requiring a manual refresh. • Adds scrollbar visibility/style options in Settings. • Integrates PostHog analytics into Jan Web. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.15 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.15 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:34:03 GMT Jan v0.5.15 adds HTTP proxy auth, remote model management, Google Gemini and DeepSeek support, and removes Umami telemetry. • Adds HTTP proxy authentication input fields, enabling Jan to route traffic through authenticated proxies. • Adds the ability to add and manage custom remote models, with automatic model list population when configuring a new remote engine. • Adds Google Gemini and DeepSeek as supported remote engine providers out of the box. • Adds DeepSeek R1 distill models to the model hub. • Expands the system monitor panel with an updated app layout giving hardware stats more screen space. • Improves the hardware settings screen with better GPU and device information display. • Removes Umami analytics, eliminating telemetry data collection from the app. • Adds inline standardized error messages across the UI for remote engine and thread errors. • New threads now open with the last chosen model pre-selected. • Updates the file and image upload UI. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.12 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.12 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:59 GMT Jan v0.5.12 adds chat width settings, product analytics UI, and routes all thread/message requests through the cortex.cpp backend. • Adds a chat width setting option for threads, letting users adjust the thumbnail/input box width from the thread settings panel. • Reroutes all threads and messages API requests to the cortex.cpp backend, deprecating Jan core's REST module. • Adds a product analytics UI for usage insights. • Updates the macOS app download to a universal binary supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel. • Improves error handling for remote models when there is no internet connection. • Defaults the Jan Input Box Settings and Right panel to open on launch. • Adds OpenAI `gpt-4o-mini` and `o1` models to the remote model roster. • Moves token speed display to the bottom of the chat interface. • Sets the recommended model to undefined when no model is available, preventing stale model references. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.11 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.11 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:52:15 GMT Jan v0.5.11 adds a universal macOS build supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel in a single binary. • Adds a universal macOS binary that runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs without Rosetta translation. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.10 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.10 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:02:17 GMT Jan v0.5.10 adds stop word model settings, more Groq models, Anthropic model updates, and an increased Claude 3.5 max-token limit. • Adds stop word model setting, letting users define stop sequences directly in model configuration. • Increases the max-token limit for Claude 3.5 models. • Adds more Groq models to the model selection. • Adds updated Anthropic model options including newer Claude variants. • Updates Jan's client request handling to adapt to API changes from Cortex. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.9 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.9 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:20:28 GMT Jan v0.5.9 adds HTTP proxy and HuggingFace token configuration, cortex.cpp engine variants, and a new code-block UI with mid-stream copy. • Adds HTTP proxy configuration via cortex.cpp, enabling Jan to route model traffic through a proxy. • Adds HuggingFace API token configuration via cortex.cpp for authenticated model access. • Supports cortex.cpp engine variants, allowing selection among different backend engine builds. • New code-block UI with the ability to copy code blocks or plain text mid-stream during model responses. • Enhances the local server page UX. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.8 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.8 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:59:34 GMT Jan v0.5.8 integrates Cortex.cpp as a backend provider and adds a new nightly app channel. • Integrates Cortex.cpp as a backend provider, with Jan APIs proxied to Cortex.cpp. • Adds a new nightly app release channel for early access builds. • Displays model ID on the local API server page. • Expands clickable areas in the ribbon panel for easier navigation. • Adds Qwen2.5-Coder 14B and 32B models to the model hub. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.7 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.7 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:03:18 GMT Jan v0.5.7 adds markdown rendering in user messages and promotes persistent thread instructions to a stable feature. • Adds markdown rendering support for user messages in chat threads. • Promotes saved instructions for new threads from experimental to a stable feature. • Introduces a Jan beta version channel. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.5 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.5 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:52:43 GMT Jan v0.5.5 adds textarea auto-resize and an enhanced tabbed model-selection UI. • Adds auto-resizing textarea in the chat input area, expanding as content grows. • Enhances the model selection UI with a new tabs component for browsing models. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.4 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.4 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:05:02 GMT Jan v0.5.4 adds model search in the dropdown and new setting options in the dropdown menu. • Enables search functionality within the model dropdown to quickly filter configured models. • Adds setting options directly accessible from the dropdown menu. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.3 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.3 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:10:14 GMT Jan v0.5.3 adds GGUF metadata extraction on import, NVIDIA engine support, OpenRouter model settings, and a configurable data folder. • Adds GGUF metadata extraction when importing models, surfacing model details automatically during the import flow. • Adds an NVIDIA engine option for running local models via the new `add nvidia engine` capability. • Adds OpenRouter model settings panel, allowing per-model configuration of OpenRouter-specific parameters. • Adds the ability to change the Jan data folder path from the UI, with the default now set to the app's `userData` directory. • Adds OpenRouter request endpoint setting back into configuration. • Adds chunk count display in the retrieval UI. • Embeds Cortex into Jan as a JS module, replacing the prior separate process integration. • Enables managing and configuring cloud/remote models directly from the 'My Models' screen and the threads screen. • Adds keyboard shortcut to delete and clean a thread. • Enables copying model instructions from the UI. • Adds a new starter screen for first-run experience. • Preserves model settings across sessions so per-model configuration is not lost on restart. • Adds a model assistant tab to the assistant panel. Breaking changes: • The default Jan data folder path has changed to the app's `userData` directory; existing data at the previous location will require migration. • Docker and Kubernetes deployment support is deprecated and removed. • Internal REST endpoints have been disabled due to a vulnerability issue; integrations relying on those endpoints will break. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.2 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.2 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:37:42 GMT Jan v0.5.2 adds Claude 3.5 Sonnet, spell-check config for chat input, and right-click thread settings. • Adds spell-check options config for the chat input field. • Adds Claude 3.5 Sonnet as a selectable model. • Adds a shortcut to open app logs directly from the System Monitor. • Enables right-click on thread items to open their settings. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.1 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:44:25 GMT Jan v0.5.1 adds NVIDIA API integration and a hotkey to collapse the right panel. • Adds NVIDIA API as a supported provider in the Jan application. • Adds a hotkey to collapse the right panel in the UI. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.5.0 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:11:37 GMT Jan v0.5.0 revamps the desktop UI and adds access token registration for Hugging Face model downloads. • Adds user access token registration, enabling authentication for gated Hugging Face model downloads. • Delivers a full desktop UI revamp with updated layout and visual design. • Adds input actions for settings items and updated tooltip explainers throughout the settings panel. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.13 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.13 Mon, 20 May 2024 06:14:35 GMT Jan v0.4.13 adds Anthropic, OpenRouter, and Martian inference extensions plus deeplink support and new remote models. • Adds Anthropic inference extension, enabling Claude models as a remote provider directly within Jan. • Adds OpenRouter integration as a remote inference provider. • Adds Martian inference extension for routing requests through the Martian model router. • Adds deeplink support, allowing Jan to be opened and targeted via URL schemes. • Adds remote model `command-r` (Cohere) to the list of available remote models. • Adds remote model `gpt-4 turbo` to the list of available remote models. • Adds `gpt-4o` API configuration for use as a remote model. • Adds `phi3` model to the model hub. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.12 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.12 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:07:39 GMT Jan v0.4.12 adds LaTeX rendering in chat, Windows NSIS installer, and new Llama 3 models on the Groq Extension. • Adds LaTeX rendering in chat via the Marked extension (`feat: add LaTeX extension support via Marked`). • Adds new Llama 3 and additional models to the Groq Extension. • Adds a Windows NSIS installer package for easier Windows deployment. • Updates featured models available in the model hub. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.11 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.11 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:50:43 GMT Jan v0.4.11 adds a Mistral inference engine extension, API prefix settings, and moves logs into a monitoring extension. • Adds `API prefix` settings, letting users configure a custom URL prefix for the local API server. • Adds a Mistral inference engine extension for remote Mistral model inference. • Moves log output into the monitoring extension for centralized observability. • Adds GPU driver and toolkit status display in the UI. • Adds an 'open log directory' shortcut to the troubleshooting modal. • Adds markdown rendering support for extension descriptions. • Rearranges model positions on the Hub page for improved discoverability. • Adds support for CJK (Chinese/Japanese/Korean) input method Enter key handling in chat. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.10 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.10 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:53:44 GMT Jan v0.4.10 adds a Groq Inference Extension for cloud-accelerated inference alongside homepage and download page redesigns. • Adds Groq Inference Extension, enabling Groq-hosted cloud inference as a backend alongside local engines. • Revamps the Jan homepage with a new design. • Adds a dedicated download page to the Jan website. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.9 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.9 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:45:39 GMT Jan v0.4.9 adds a Nitro-TensorRT-LLM extension and dark mode support for the Quick Ask feature. • Adds the Nitro-TensorRT-LLM Extension for accelerated local inference using NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM. • Quick Ask interface now supports dark mode. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.8 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.8 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:34:40 GMT Jan v0.4.8 adds vision (image input), model import, and an experimental Hugging Face to GGUF converter • Adds vision capability ('Jan can see') enabling image input to supported models, including drag-and-drop image upload. • Adds an import model feature so users can bring local models into Jan directly from the UI. • Adds an experimental one-step conversion of Hugging Face models to GGUF format. • Prompts users to download updates manually when automatic update is not possible. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.7 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.7 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:30:36 GMT Jan v0.4.7 adds AMD/Intel GPU support via Vulkan, user-selectable GPUs, editable messages, and a Helm chart for server deployments. • Adds Nitro Vulkan backend to support AMD GPU/APU and Intel Arc GPU acceleration. • Adds user-selectable GPU controls with GPU-based model recommendations in the UI. • Adds the ability to edit sent user messages in a thread. • Adds a troubleshooting guideline modal to surface diagnostic help in-app. • Revamps the GPU acceleration settings UI with improved controls. • Revamps the model option dropdown list UI. • Adds a Helm chart and CI pipeline for Jan server deployments. • Thread titles now auto-summarize the conversation topic. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.6 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.6 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:16:22 GMT Jan v0.4.6 adds HTTP API model control, factory reset, and a default NGL value for easier local model management. • Adds start/stop model via HTTP API, enabling programmatic control of local model lifecycle. • Adds a factory reset feature to restore Jan to a clean default state. • Adds a default value for `ngl` (GPU layers), reducing manual configuration for new models. • Marks the Jan Data Folder setting as no longer experimental, making it a stable configuration option. • Marks RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) as an experimental feature, surfacing its status in the UI. • Adds timestamps displayed under thread names in the left panel for easier conversation tracking. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.5 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.5 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:19:22 GMT Jan v0.4.5 adds HTTP proxy support, movable data folder, local API server dashboard, and low-RAM warnings. • Adds HTTP proxy support, enabling Jan to route model traffic through a proxy. • Adds a new UI page serving as a local API server dashboard for monitoring and managing the built-in API server. • Adds UX improvements to the local API server settings panel. • Adds the ability for users to move the Jan data folder to a custom location via the UI. • Adds an error message when the system does not have enough RAM to run a selected model. • Redesigns the left panel settings page layout. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.4 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.4 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:55:43 GMT Jan v0.4.4 adds GPU detection, Linux AppImage support, Swagger docs, model-switching mid-thread, and a collapsible sidebar with hotkey. • Adds Swagger API documentation at `localhost:1337/docs`, giving practitioners a live, interactive reference for Jan's local API. • Adds engine settings panel in the UI, exposing inference engine parameters directly to users. • Adds a keyboard shortcut list in the Settings page so users can discover and reference all hotkeys. • Makes left sidebar collapsible via hotkey, improving screen real-estate during active sessions. • Enables switching models mid-thread without starting a new conversation. • Adds GPU detection for Windows and Linux, including CUDA version detection, so the app can surface hardware compatibility information. • Adds Linux AppImage format support, broadening the supported distribution packaging options. • Adds compatibility and recommendation labels (with color coding) to model cards in the Hub, based on total system RAM. • Makes `model.json` optional for model loading, reducing friction when importing models without metadata. • Deprecates the `model.json` ready state in favor of a `.download` file extension to track download status. Breaking changes: • The `model.json` ready state is deprecated in favor of the `.download` file extension; existing tooling or scripts that rely on the ready-state field in `model.json` will need to be updated. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.3 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.3 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:20:48 GMT Jan v0.4.3 adds a copy button for code blocks, an autoupdater for nightly builds, and per-thread model setting state. • Adds a copy button to code blocks in the chat UI for one-click copying of generated code. • Introduces an autoupdater for nightly builds, enabling automatic in-app updates without manual reinstallation. • Persists model settings state independently per thread, so switching threads no longer resets model configuration. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.2 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.2 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:30:06 GMT Jan v0.4.2 adds theme persistence, a combined stop/send button, and a model-loading indicator. • App theme now persists via local storage instead of following the native Electron system theme, so user theme choices survive restarts. • Adds a loading indicator while a model is starting up, giving visual feedback before inference begins. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.1 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.1 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:19:44 GMT Jan v0.4.1 adds NVIDIA Triton TRT-LLM extension, prompt template inference, multiple engine support, and model parameter controls • Adds NVIDIA Triton TRT-LLM extension for accelerated inference via `@vuonghoainam`'s new engine integration. • Supports multiple inference engines for Nitro and OpenAI, enabling engine selection per model. • Adds model parameters configuration for inference extensions. • Adds JSON schema definitions for engine and model parameters. • Enables inference with prompt templates in Nitro. • Adds CPU hyper-threading support for Nitro model loading. • Enables killing the Nitro process via API (Nitro 0.1.27). https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.4.0 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:01:45 GMT Jan v0.4.0 revamps the thread and hub screens and boots a local Express server on localhost:1337 • Adds a boilerplate Express server running on localhost `1337` for local API access • Pre-populates Jan's `/models` folder with `model.json` files so models are available without manual setup • Revamps the Model Hub screen with a new cover image and updated layout • Revamps the thread screen UI • Revamps the landing page https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.3.3 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.3.3 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:12:02 GMT Jan v0.3.3 adds experimental per-conversation system instructions and a restyled message action toolbar. • Adds experimental ability to give custom instructions for individual conversations, letting users steer model behavior per thread. • Improves styling of the message action toolbar for easier in-chat interactions. • Adds Windows code signing to the CI pipeline for distributed builds. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.3.1 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.3.1 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:38:09 GMT Jan v0.3.1 adds an experimental feature toggle, a new conversation button, and a revamped plugin architecture. • Adds an Experimental Feature Toggle, making opt-in unstable features accessible without separate builds. • Adds a 'New Conversation' button to the conversation sidebar for faster session creation. • Revamps the plugin architecture, including refactoring the plugin manager and execution layer to TypeScript. • Reads plugin manifests from a CDN, enabling dynamic plugin discovery without local manifest files. • Adds `appDataPath` to the plugin SDK for plugins that need access to the application data directory. • Allows users to cancel an in-progress model download. • Changes the download button label based on the user's operating system. • Bumps Nitro inference engine from v0.1.4 to v0.1.6. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.2.1 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.2.1 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:17:04 GMT Jan v0.2.1 adds bot creation, document chat, remote plugin browsing, and a UI revamp. • Adds create-bot functionality, letting users define and launch custom bot personas within the app. • New 'chat with documents' plugin enables retrieval-augmented conversation against local documents. • Enables browsing and installing plugins directly from the npm repository without manual file handling. • Plugins and the app can now subscribe to and emit events via the `@janhq/plugin-core` events module. • Adds the `@janhq/plugin-core` module with a defined usage API for plugin developers. • Updates Nitro inference backend to release 0.1.2 on Windows and Linux. • Interface revamp with updated home UI and landing page. https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.2.0 https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases/tag/v0.2.0 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:51:19 GMT Jan v0.2.0 lets users fetch models directly from GitHub and improves the chat UI. • Enables fetching models from GitHub directly within the app. • Improved chat box UI for a cleaner conversation experience.