Open-source, cross-platform Clash client supporting Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux. Routes traffic based on rules and is compatible with common protocols like Shadowsocks, VMess, and Trojan. Simply enter your subscription to pull nodes and complete the configuration.
Getting Started with Clash
The actual process is usually just three steps: Install Graphical Client → Paste Subscription URL or Import YAML → Switch to Rule Mode to allow domestic sites to connect directly and foreign sites to go through the proxy. Clash schedules traffic locally and does not provide nodes for you. If you are looking for updated protocols and rule capabilities, you can follow distributions based on Mihomo (commonly known as Clash Meta), which has more complete support for Hysteria2, TUIC, WireGuard, etc.
Gaming, video conferencing, development package pulling, team collaboration—using the same set of rules to split traffic is much easier than manually switching nodes in multiple apps. It relies on the Rule Engine, Latency Testing, and Policy Groups to make decisions for you.
Assign low-latency nodes to games or voice chat targets in Rule mode while keeping other traffic direct. Enable URL-Test in the policy group to automatically switch to an available node when the line fluctuates, reducing the need for manual switching.
Domains like Zoom, Slack, Figma, Git, and npm registry can be written into rules: direct connection for domestic meetings and proxy for overseas tools. Multiple machines in a team can also share the same configuration approach.
If you often experience buffering or low resolution, besides bandwidth, check if the domain is going through the right exit and if the DNS is being hijacked or drifting. Writing platform-related domains into rule sets and setting a reliable DNS in the client will make it much more stable.
Choose the corresponding client version for your operating system—Clash Verge for Windows, ClashX Pro for macOS, and Clash Meta for Android. All versions are free and open-source software.
Open "Config" or "Subscription," paste the subscription URL provided by your service provider and update. The client will pull the node list. Regular updates can help avoid expired subscriptions.
Switch to Rule mode. Clash automatically determines traffic routing based on built-in GeoIP rules—direct connection for domestic addresses and proxy for foreign traffic. No manual switching required, latency is optimized automatically.
The same Clash capabilities have different distributions on different systems: some are used to the early Clash for Windows (CFW) abbreviation, some are more familiar with ClashX on Mac, and on mobile, Clash Meta for Android is often called CMFA. The table below lists commonly used graphical clients and typical uses in the community. Please refer to each project repository for version differences and release notes.
| Platform | Common Clients and Aliases | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Clash Verge / Clash Verge Rev、Clash for Windows（cfw）、Mihomo Party | Prefers graphical interface, subscription management, and visual rule editing |
| macOS | ClashX Pro、Clash Verge、Mihomo Party | Used to a menu bar resident or the same client set as on Windows |
| Android | Clash Meta for Android (often called CMFA / CFA) | Requires Meta kernel capabilities, per-app proxy, and subscription management |
| iOS / iPadOS | Stash, Shadowrocket, Quantumult X, etc. (depending on region store policies) | Mobile depends more on the system ecosystem; it's recommended to prioritize checking each app and local compliance requirements. |
| Linux / Router | Mihomo binary, OpenClash, ShellCrash, various server distributions | Command line, gateway, software router or side-router; covers x86_64, ARM, and other common architectures. |
If focusing on command-line kernels, follow the releases and documentation of Dreamacro/clash and metacubex/mihomo. On desktops and mobile phones, prioritize graphical clients that are actively maintained and fit your system for a smoother experience.
Use YAML to clearly define the flow of each type of traffic: URL-Test for auto node selection, Fallback for failover, Load-Balance, or manual assignment. These can be flexibly combined in policy groups to meet refined routing needs for individuals and teams.
Whether your service provider uses Shadowsocks, VMess, or Trojan, Clash is natively compatible. If you need next-generation protocols like Hysteria2, TUIC, or WireGuard, simply switch to the Mihomo (Clash Meta) kernel for support—no extra plugins needed in most scenarios.
Connecting core concepts like kernels, subscriptions, rule sets, and TUN mode to help you quickly decide whether to upgrade your client, modify your subscription configuration, or adjust rule and DNS settings.
The classic Clash core and Mihomo (Clash Meta) iterate separately. Before switching binaries, checking release notes, or following new protocols, first confirm which branch you are using.
Subscription URLs, local config.yaml, and remote configuration hosting are the three common paths. Update failures, parsing errors, or port conflicts are mostly troubleshot from here.
RULE-SET, GEOIP, and Country.mmdb are often used together. Deciding whether "domestic traffic is direct" or "which line to take for overseas traffic" depends on whether they are up-to-date and if the order is reasonable.
Options like TUN, System Proxy, and Enhanced Mode determine whether traffic from "some apps" or the "entire machine" goes through Clash. Different clients have different menu names, so match the meanings correctly.
Checking logs, performing latency tests, and observing Policy Group Fallback can help trace "slow internet speed" back to "which rule was hit or which node is substandard."
Most anomalies are concentrated in categories like subscriptions, modes, DNS, and ports. Self-checking in order can quickly locate the root cause.
All Clash traffic scheduling and forwarding are completed locally without passing through any third-party servers. The source code is hosted on GitHub, allowing anyone to audit it, with no backdoor risks and autonomous, controllable data security.
Coverage for all platforms including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux. Choose your device and get started now.