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Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest changes, improvements, and fixes to Jan.
For the complete changelog with all releases, visit the official Jan Changelog.

Where to Find Updates

Official Changelog

The complete, detailed changelog is maintained at:

Jan Changelog

View all releases, features, and fixes at jan.ai/changelog

Release Notes

Detailed release notes for each version are available on GitHub:

GitHub Releases

Download releases and read detailed release notes

What Gets Updated

Jan receives regular updates that include:

Features

  • New model support (Llama, Gemma, Qwen, etc.)
  • Cloud integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Mistral)
  • UI/UX improvements
  • Performance enhancements
  • New extensions and plugins

Improvements

  • Better hardware support and GPU optimization
  • Enhanced model loading and inference speed
  • Improved memory management
  • Updated dependencies and security patches

Bug Fixes

  • Stability improvements
  • Memory leak fixes
  • UI/UX bug fixes
  • Platform-specific issues

Release Channels

Stable Releases

Official stable releases are published to:

Development Builds

For contributors and early adopters:

Staying Informed

Discord Community

Join discussions and get update announcements

GitHub Watch

Watch the repository for release notifications

Commit Activity

Follow development progress in real-time

Issues & Discussions

Track bug reports and feature requests

Version Information

Current Version

Check your Jan version:
  1. Open Jan application
  2. Go to SettingsAbout
  3. View version number and build information

Update Notifications

Jan automatically checks for updates:
  • Notifications appear when new versions are available
  • Download and install updates directly from the app
  • Or manually download from jan.ai

Contributing to Releases

Help shape future releases:
1

Report bugs

Submit issues on GitHub
2

Request features

Open feature requests and discuss improvements
3

Contribute code

4

Test beta features

Build from dev branch and provide feedback

Platform-Specific Updates

Windows

  • Available via Microsoft Store and direct download
  • GPU support for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel Arc
  • Regular Windows-specific optimizations

macOS

  • Universal builds for Intel and Apple Silicon
  • MLX support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
  • Optimized for macOS 13.6+

Linux

  • Available as .deb and .AppImage
  • Flathub distribution
  • GPU acceleration support

Migration & Compatibility

Updating Jan

Jan updates preserve your data:
  • Models remain in place
  • Conversations are maintained
  • Settings are preserved
  • Extensions are updated automatically

Breaking Changes

Occasionally, updates may include breaking changes:
  • These are clearly marked in release notes
  • Migration guides are provided
  • Data backup is recommended before major updates

Getting Help

If you encounter issues after an update:
Review the changelog for known issues
Look for similar problems in GitHub Issues
Get help in Discord #🆘|jan-help channel
If it’s a new issue, create a bug report

Official Changelog

Complete version history and updates

GitHub Releases

Download releases and view release notes

Build from Source

Build the latest development version

Contributing

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