System Requirements
Make sure your system meets the requirements to run PJais smoothly. Check the specifications for your operating system below.
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PJais is designed to run on most modern computers. If your system was purchased in the last 5 years, it should meet the minimum requirements.
Platform-Specific Requirements
Windows
Requirements for Windows systems
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Display: 1280x720 resolution
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Storage: 2 GB available space (SSD preferred)
- Display: 1920x1080 resolution or higher
macOS
Requirements for Mac systems
Minimum
- OS: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or Apple M1
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Display: 1280x720 resolution
Recommended
- OS: macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
- Processor: Apple M1/M2/M3 or Intel Core i5/i7
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Storage: 2 GB available space (SSD)
- Display: Retina display or 1920x1080
Universal App
PJais runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
Linux
Requirements for Linux systems
Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or equivalent
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Display: 1280x720 resolution
- Dependencies: FUSE 2.x
Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04+ or Fedora 36+
- Processor: Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Storage: 2 GB available space (SSD preferred)
- Display: 1920x1080 resolution or higher
AppImage Format
Works on most distributions. Requires FUSE to be installed.
Additional Requirements
Internet Connection
For Installation
Required to download the installer
For Local AI
Not required - works completely offline
For Cloud Features
Optional - for cloud sync and updates
Disk Space Breakdown
Application Files~50 MB
User Data & Settings~10 MB
Personas & MemoryVaries
Conversation HistoryVaries
Plugins (optional)Varies
Recommended Free Space2 GB+
Display Requirements
Minimum: 1280x720 (HD)
Recommended: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Optimal: 2560x1440 or higher
PJais adapts to your screen size and supports HiDPI/Retina displays.
Supported Architectures
x86_64 (64-bit Intel/AMD)
ARM64 (Apple Silicon)
32-bit systems (not supported)
Compatibility Notes
Windows Compatibility
✅ Fully Supported
- Windows 11 (all versions)
- Windows 10 version 1903 or later
⚠️ Limited Support
- Windows 10 versions older than 1903 (may work but not tested)
❌ Not Supported
- Windows 8.1 and earlier
- Windows Server editions
- 32-bit Windows installations
macOS Compatibility
✅ Fully Supported
- macOS 14 (Sonoma)
- macOS 13 (Ventura)
- macOS 12 (Monterey)
- macOS 11 (Big Sur)
⚠️ Limited Support
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina) - may work but not officially supported
❌ Not Supported
- macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and earlier
Linux Compatibility
✅ Tested Distributions
- Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04
- Fedora 36, 37, 38
- Debian 11, 12
- Arch Linux (latest)
- Linux Mint 20, 21
⚠️ Should Work
- Most modern distributions with FUSE support
- Distributions based on the above (Pop!_OS, Elementary, etc.)
❌ Known Issues
- Very old distributions without FUSE 2.x
- Minimal installations without GUI libraries
Performance Expectations
On Minimum Specs
- App launches in 3-5 seconds
- Smooth UI navigation
- Basic AI responses work well
- May be slower with large conversation histories
On Recommended Specs
- App launches in 1-2 seconds
- Instant UI responsiveness
- Fast AI processing
- Handles large datasets smoothly
Performance Tips
For optimal performance, close unnecessary applications and ensure PJais has sufficient RAM available. Check our Performance Optimization guide for more tips.
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