> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/janhq/jan/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Changelog

> Recent changes, updates, and improvements to Jan.

# Changelog

Stay up to date with the latest changes, improvements, and fixes to Jan.

<Info>
  For the complete changelog with all releases, visit the [official Jan Changelog](https://jan.ai/changelog).
</Info>

## Where to Find Updates

### Official Changelog

The complete, detailed changelog is maintained at:

<Card title="Jan Changelog" icon="list" href="https://jan.ai/changelog">
  View all releases, features, and fixes at jan.ai/changelog
</Card>

### Release Notes

Detailed release notes for each version are available on GitHub:

<Card title="GitHub Releases" icon="github" href="https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases">
  Download releases and read detailed release notes
</Card>

## 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:

* [Jan.ai Downloads](https://jan.ai/)
* [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases)
* [Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xpdcnfn5cpzlqb)
* [Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/ai.jan.Jan)

### Development Builds

For contributors and early adopters:

* Build from `dev` branch for latest features
* See [Build from Source](/resources/build-from-source) guide

## Staying Informed

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Discord Community" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/FTk2MvZwJH">
    Join discussions and get update announcements
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Watch" icon="github" href="https://github.com/janhq/jan">
    Watch the repository for release notifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Commit Activity" icon="code-commit" href="https://github.com/janhq/jan/commits/main">
    Follow development progress in real-time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Issues & Discussions" icon="messages" href="https://github.com/janhq/jan/issues">
    Track bug reports and feature requests
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Version Information

### Current Version

Check your Jan version:

1. Open Jan application
2. Go to **Settings** → **About**
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](https://jan.ai/)

## Contributing to Releases

Help shape future releases:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Report bugs">
    Submit issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/janhq/jan/issues)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request features">
    Open feature requests and discuss improvements
  </Step>

  <Step title="Contribute code">
    See the [Contributing Guide](/resources/contributing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test beta features">
    Build from `dev` branch and provide feedback
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Check release notes">
    Review the [changelog](https://jan.ai/changelog) for known issues
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Search issues">
    Look for similar problems in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/janhq/jan/issues)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Ask the community">
    Get help in [Discord](https://discord.gg/FTk2MvZwJH) `#🆘|jan-help` channel
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Report bugs">
    If it's a new issue, [create a bug report](https://github.com/janhq/jan/issues/new)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Links

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Official Changelog" icon="scroll" href="https://jan.ai/changelog">
    Complete version history and updates
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Releases" icon="tag" href="https://github.com/janhq/jan/releases">
    Download releases and view release notes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build from Source" icon="code" href="/resources/build-from-source">
    Build the latest development version
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contributing" icon="code-pull-request" href="/resources/contributing">
    Help improve Jan for everyone
  </Card>
</CardGroup>