Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS ANA?
Ana is a privacy-first Windows desktop assistant for conversations, coding, documents, vision, research workflows, and creative tools. It is actively moving toward its first public release.
DOES ANA RUN LOCALLY?
Compatible AI models and core project work are designed to run on your PC. Optional online research or external services connect only when you choose to use them.
WILL EVERY FEATURE WORK OFFLINE?
No. Core local workflows are the focus, while features such as online research and optional external creative services require a connection when enabled.
WHAT HARDWARE WILL I NEED?
Windows 10 or 11, enough storage for Ana and your selected models, and hardware appropriate for the model size. Smaller systems can begin with lighter compatible models.
WHEN CAN I DOWNLOAD ANA?
Ana 0.2.0 is a release candidate. The public installer will be posted after signing, timestamping, and final distribution checks are complete.