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:- Build from
devbranch for latest features - See Build from Source guide
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:- Open Jan application
- Go to Settings → About
- 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:Report bugs
Submit issues on GitHub
Contribute code
See the Contributing Guide
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
.deband.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:Check release notes
Check release notes
Review the changelog for known issues
Search issues
Search issues
Look for similar problems in GitHub Issues
Ask the community
Ask the community
Get help in Discord
#🆘|jan-help channelReport bugs
Report bugs
If it’s a new issue, create a bug report
Links
Official Changelog
Complete version history and updates
GitHub Releases
Download releases and view release notes
Build from Source
Build the latest development version
Contributing
Help improve Jan for everyone