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166 lines
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---
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title: Mac
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description: Get started quickly with Jan - a local AI that runs on your computer. Install Jan and pick your model to start chatting.
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keywords:
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[
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Jan,
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Customizable Intelligence, LLM,
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local AI,
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privacy focus,
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free and open source,
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private and offline,
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conversational AI,
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no-subscription fee,
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large language models,
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quickstart,
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getting started,
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using AI model,
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installation,
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"desktop"
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]
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---
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import { Tabs } from 'nextra/components'
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import FAQBox from '@/components/FaqBox'
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import { Callout, Steps } from 'nextra/components'
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# Mac Installation
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Jan runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.
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## Compatibility
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### Minimum Requirements
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Your Mac needs:
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- **Operating System:** MacOSX 13.6 or higher
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- **Memory:**
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- 8GB → up to 3B parameter models
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- 16GB → up to 7B parameter models
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- 32GB → up to 13B parameter models
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- **Storage:** 10GB+ free space
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### Mac Performance Guide
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<Callout type="info">
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**Apple Silicon Macs** use Metal for GPU acceleration, making them faster than **Apple Intel Macs**, which operate on CPU only.
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</Callout>
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**Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)**
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- Metal acceleration enabled by default
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- GPU-accelerated processing
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**Intel-based Mac**
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- CPU processing only
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- Standard performance
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_Check your Mac's processor: Apple menu → About This Mac_
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## Install Jan
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Installation steps:
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<Steps>
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### Step 1: Download Application
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Select version:
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<Tabs items={['Stable Release', 'Beta Release', 'Nightly Release']}>
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<Tabs.Tab>
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Get Jan from here:
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- [Download Jan's Stable Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/latest/mac-universal)
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- Official Website: https://jan.ai/download
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</Tabs.Tab>
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<Tabs.Tab>
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Beta: New features with potential instability.
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[Download Jan's Beta Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/beta/mac-universal)
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<Callout type="warning">
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May contain bugs.
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</Callout>
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</Tabs.Tab>
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<Tabs.Tab>
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Nightly: Latest features, less stable.
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[Download Jan's Nightly Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/nightly/mac-universal)
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<Callout type="info">
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Expect potential instability.
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</Callout>
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</Tabs.Tab>
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</Tabs>
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### Step 2: Install Application
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1. Open the Jan installer (`.dmg` file)
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2. Drag Jan to **Applications**
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3. Wait a moment
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4. Launch Jan
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</Steps>
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## Jan Data Folder
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Default location:
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```sh
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# Default installation directory
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~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
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```
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See [Jan Data Folder](/docs/data-folder) for details.
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## Uninstall Jan
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<Steps>
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### Step 1: Remove Application
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1. Close Jan if it's running
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2. Open **Finder**
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3. Go to **Applications**
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4. Find Jan
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5. Pick your removal method:
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- Drag to **Trash**
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- Right-click → **Move to Trash**
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- **Command-Delete**
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### Step 2: Clean Up Data (Optional)
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Run this in **Terminal** to remove all data:
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```bash
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rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
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```
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</Steps>
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<Callout type="warning">
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This permanently deletes all data. Create backups if needed.
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</Callout>
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{/* ## FAQs
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<FAQBox title="What are Nightly Releases, and how can I access them?">
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Nightly Releases allow you to test new features and previews of upcoming stable releases. You can download
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them from Jan's GitHub repository. However, remember that these builds might contain bugs and crash frequently.
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</FAQBox>
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<FAQBox title="Can I move the Jan data folder to a different location?">
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Yes, you can move the Jan data folder.
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</FAQBox>
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<FAQBox title="How do I enable GPU acceleration for better performance">
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Depending on your Mac type (Apple Silicon or Intel), you won't be able to utilize the GPU acceleration feature
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if you have a Mac with an Intel processor.
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</FAQBox>
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<FAQBox title="Can I recover the deleted Jan data folder after uninstallation?">
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No, it cannot be restored once you delete the Jan data folder during uninstallation.
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</FAQBox>
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<Callout type="info">
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💡 Warning: If you have any trouble during installation, please see our [Troubleshooting](/docs/troubleshooting)
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guide to resolve your problem.
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</Callout>
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*/}
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