diff --git a/website/src/content/docs/jan/threads.mdx b/website/src/content/docs/jan/threads.mdx deleted file mode 100644 index d7e2a2bd5..000000000 --- a/website/src/content/docs/jan/threads.mdx +++ /dev/null @@ -1,142 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Start Chatting -description: Download models and manage your conversations with AI models locally. -keywords: - [ - Jan, - local AI, - LLM, - chat, - threads, - models, - download, - installation, - conversations, - ] ---- - -import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components'; - -
    - -### Step 1: Install Jan - -1. [Download Jan](/download) -2. Install the app ([Mac](/docs/desktop/mac), [Windows](/docs/desktop/windows), [Linux](/docs/desktop/linux)) -3. Launch Jan - -### Step 2: Download a Model - -Jan requires a model to chat. Download one from the Hub: - -1. Go to the **Hub Tab** -2. Browse available models (must be GGUF format) -3. Select one matching your hardware specs -4. Click **Download** - -![Download a Model](../../../assets/model-management-01.png) - - - -**HuggingFace models:** Some require an access token. Add yours in **Settings > Model Providers > Llama.cpp > Hugging Face Access Token**. - -![Add HF Token](../../../assets/hf_token.png) - -### Step 3: Enable GPU Acceleration (Optional) - -For Windows/Linux with compatible graphics cards: - -1. Go to **Settings** > **Hardware** -2. Toggle **GPUs** to ON - -![Turn on GPU acceleration](../../../assets/gpu_accl.png) - - - -### Step 4: Start Chatting - -1. Click the **New Chat** icon -2. Select your model in the input field dropdown -3. Type your message and start chatting - -![Create New Thread](../../../assets/threads-new-chat-updated.png) - -
- -## Managing Conversations - -Jan organizes conversations into threads for easy tracking and revisiting. - -### View Chat History - -- **Left sidebar** shows all conversations -- Click any chat to open the full conversation -- **Favorites**: Pin important threads for quick access -- **Recents**: Access recently used threads - -![Favorites and Recents](../../../assets/threads-favorites-and-recents-updated.png) - -### Edit Chat Titles - -1. Hover over a conversation in the sidebar -2. Click the **three dots** icon -3. Click **Rename** -4. Enter new title and save - -![Context Menu](../../../assets/threads-context-menu-updated.png) - -### Delete Threads - - - -**Single thread:** -1. Hover over thread in sidebar -2. Click the **three dots** icon -3. Click **Delete** - -**All threads:** -1. Hover over `Recents` category -2. Click the **three dots** icon -3. Select **Delete All** - -## Advanced Features - -### Custom Assistant Instructions - -Customize how models respond: - -1. Use the assistant dropdown in the input field -2. Or go to the **Assistant tab** to create custom instructions -3. Instructions work across all models - -![Assistant Instruction](../../../assets/assistant-dropdown.png) - -![Add an Assistant Instruction](../../../assets/assistant-edit-dialog.png) - -### Model Parameters - -Fine-tune model behavior: -- Click the **Gear icon** next to your model -- Adjust parameters in **Assistant Settings** -- Switch models via the **model selector** - -![Chat with a Model](../../../assets/model-parameters.png) - -### Connect Cloud Models (Optional) - -Connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Mistral, and others: - -1. Open any thread -2. Select a cloud model from the dropdown -3. Click the **Gear icon** beside the provider -4. Add your API key (ensure sufficient credits) - -![Connect Remote APIs](../../../assets/quick-start-03.png) - -For detailed setup, see [Remote APIs](/docs/remote-models/openai).