CLASH CLIENTS · Full-Platform Download Hub
Covers Clash graphical clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, all built on the mihomo core, backed by setup guides and protocol comparisons.
FEATURES · CIRCUIT L-01 – L-04
The core capability behind every Clash-based client comes from the mihomo core: it decides where each connection goes based on rules, instead of blindly forwarding all traffic. The four circuits below map to the four capability groups you'll interact with most in daily use — click a circuit number on the left for details.
The client matches each connection against domain names, IP ranges, process names, and other criteria — in order — to decide whether it goes through a proxy node, connects directly, or gets blocked outright. Local sites stay on a direct connection for full speed, services outside your region route through nodes, and ad or tracking domains get blocked on the spot. All three traffic types stay separated automatically, with no manual switching required.
Rule sets come from publicly maintained community lists that update alongside your subscription or client, and you can extend them yourself with domain suffixes, GeoIP entries, or keywords. Unlike "full tunnel" tools that route everything blindly, routing here happens locally: nothing gets forwarded extra until a rule actually matches, keeping latency and bandwidth overhead predictable.
System proxy mode writes the local proxy address into your OS network settings — browsers and any app that honors the system proxy automatically hand their traffic to the client. It's the default, everyday setup: flip the switch and it just works, no extra permissions needed.
TUN mode creates a virtual network adapter and takes over traffic at the network layer instead: apps that ignore the system proxy setting — some games, command-line tools, clients with their own network stack — get pulled into the routing rules too. Enabling TUN requires admin authorization to install the adapter driver; every platform's client offers a one-tap toggle, and both modes can run side by side.
A subscription link is the node list address your provider gives you. The client pulls and parses it on a set interval, and any node additions, removals, address changes, or plan updates sync down automatically — no need to enter server details by hand.
Config files use YAML: ports, proxy mode, rules, and node groups are all readable and editable. Most graphical clients offer a visual editor, while advanced users can still edit the raw text directly. Subscription conversion, merging multiple subscriptions, and other advanced workflows are supported by the broader toolchain, with full import steps covered in the setup guide.
mihomo is the community continuation of the Clash core, written in Go, with a single codebase compiled for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Each platform's graphical client handles the interface and OS integration, while routing, protocols, DNS handling, and other core behavior stay consistent thanks to the shared core.
That means configs carry over directly when you switch platforms: the same subscription and rule set produces identical routing behavior on your desktop and your phone. The core sees active, ongoing development, and new protocols (like Hysteria2 and TUIC) typically land there first, with client-side support following — when comparing clients, just confirm they're built on mihomo.
DOWNLOAD · P-01 – P-05
The download page lists every available client by platform, with each card noting its core, license, and maintenance status, plus system requirements. Jumping in from the links below takes you straight to the matching platform tab on the download page.
Go with Clash Plus or Clash Verge Rev — both support system proxy and TUN mode, and run on 64-bit Windows 10 / 11.
Go to Downloads →Universal installers for Apple Silicon and Intel, with persistent menu bar controls; the discontinued ClashX Meta archive build is also listed.
Go to Downloads →Available as .deb and .rpm packages for desktop distros; for servers and routers, you can deploy the mihomo core directly.
Go to Downloads →Supports arm64 and universal builds, with per-app routing and a notification-shade toggle to turn the proxy on or off instantly.
Go to Downloads →Clash Plus is available on the App Store at clashplus.io, works on both iPhone and iPad, with the same subscription import flow.
Go to Downloads →QUICKSTART · S-01 – S-03
From install to online in just the essential moves, each step taking a minute or two; platform-specific differences, mode details, and connectivity checks are all covered in full on the setup guide page.
Head to the download page and pick the client marked "Recommended" for your device: run the installer on Windows or macOS and follow the prompts, install the APK on Android, or grab it from the App Store on iOS. Once installed, leave the default settings as they are — no need to change anything yet.
Copy the subscription address from your provider, open the client's "Subscriptions / Profiles" page, add a new profile, paste the address, save, and trigger an update manually. Once the node list shows up, the import worked — the client will keep updating it automatically after that.
For everyday use, select Rule mode and turn on the system proxy, then open a site outside your region to confirm it's working. If you need to catch apps that ignore the system proxy, enable TUN mode in settings. If routing looks off, switch temporarily to Global mode to troubleshoot.
OPEN SOURCE · TRUST
Project history. The Clash core went open source under the GPL-3.0 license in 2019. After the original repository stopped seeing updates in 2023, the community picked up development under the name Clash Meta, later renamed to mihomo. The core has kept shipping updates ever since, with the config format staying backward-compatible — old configs migrate over smoothly.
Open-source ecosystem. Every graphical client listed on this site is built on top of the public core, with source code hosted in public repositories. Build scripts and release pipelines are auditable, bugs and feature requests are tracked in the open through issues, and anyone can inspect the implementation — there's no closed-source black box involved.
How the core relates to clients. mihomo stays compatible with the original Clash config and rule syntax while adding support for newer protocols like VLESS, Hysteria2, and TUIC, plus more complete DNS handling. Think of clients and the core as "interface" and "engine": you can swap the interface to your taste while the engine behavior stays consistent.
How updates work. Version numbers and download links on the download page come from a version list synced daily, and any dead links get swapped out automatically. Most clients include a built-in update check, so you can upgrade right from the app once a new version ships — no need to track upstream release pages yourself.
git clone https://github.com/MetaCubeX/mihomo.git
Running this command requires Git installed locally. If you just want to use a client, grab the installer straight from the download page — no need to compile the core yourself.
FAQ · Q-01 – Q-04
The four questions we hear most, each answered in one straight sentence; for fuller definitions and categorized Q&A, check the glossary and setup guide.
Use Rule mode for everyday use: local traffic stays direct, everything else routes through nodes. Global mode sends all traffic through nodes and is only meant for troubleshooting routing issues. See the glossary for definitions.
Fake-IP is a DNS handling mode: it answers with a placeholder address first, then routes by domain name, reducing the impact of DNS poisoning. Mainstream clients enable it by default — just leave it on. See the glossary for the full explanation.
Turn on TUN when an app ignores the system proxy setting (some games, command-line tools), so the virtual adapter can catch its traffic at the network layer. You don't need it for everyday browsing. See the glossary for definitions.
By default, clients auto-update on the interval set by your subscription — it's best to leave that as is. If nodes stop working across the board, try a manual subscription update first before contacting your provider. Import steps are in the setup guide.
NOTES · LATEST
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