Top pickCross-platform
Clash Plus
A good choice for users who want a similar workflow on desktop and mobile. It supports subscription imports, Rule mode, system proxy, and TUN settings, with a Windows x64 installer.
Client installers and core files
Clash Download and platform selection
Choose a GUI client for your operating system. The page covers Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux, with separate Mihomo core files for servers and routers.
5 operating systems
GUI clients
Multi-architecture cores
Confirm your platform and architecture
Then choose the matching package
- 01Choose an operating system
Use the tabs below to switch between Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux.
- 02Check the architecture
Desktop builds distinguish x64, Apple Silicon, and Intel; Android builds distinguish arm64, ARM, and universal packages.
- 03Complete the initial setup
After installation, import a subscription or local profile, then enable the system proxy or turn on TUN as needed.
Platform installers
Choose the client for your current device
Clients differ in interface, system integration, and supported architectures. For a first install, start with the first option for your platform; check the other clients when you need a specific interface or package format.
Windows clients
For everyday use, download the x64 installer. After installation, import a subscription, select Rule mode, and enable the system proxy. Choose FlClash's ZIP archive for portable use.
System Windows 10 / 11
Architecture x64
Permissions Authorization required the first time TUN is enabled
Clash Verge Rev
A desktop client with extensive configuration options for managing subscriptions, proxy groups, the system proxy, and TUN mode. The current download is a Windows x64 installer.
FlClash
Available as an installer or ZIP archive. The installer is best for regular use; the ZIP version runs after extraction and suits portable directories or setups without an installation process.
Clash Nyanpasu
A GUI client for desktop systems, with profile switching, proxy group selection, and system proxy controls. A Windows x64 installer is provided here.
No longer maintained
Clash for Windows
A classic desktop client retained for users who need to open legacy profiles or preserve an older setup. The project is no longer maintained; choose an actively updated client for new installations.
macOS clients
Check the chip type in About This Mac first. Choose the Apple Silicon option for an Apple M-series chip, or the Intel option for an Intel processor. On first launch, follow the system prompts to open the app and grant network permissions.
System macOS 12 or later
Architecture Apple Silicon / Intel
Installation Open the DMG and move the app to Applications
Top pickCross-platform
Clash Plus
Provides separate DMG downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel. After installation, manage subscriptions, proxy modes, and system proxy status from the menu bar or app window.
Clash Verge Rev
For users who need full desktop rule and core settings. The two architectures are managed separately in the release list, so check your Mac's chip type before downloading.
FlClash
A clean interface with centralized configuration. Suitable for macOS users focused on subscriptions, Rule mode, and proxy group switching.
No longer maintained
ClashX Meta
An older menu bar-focused macOS client for migrating legacy profiles or temporarily opening an existing setup. New installations should use a client that is still actively updated.
Android clients
Most recent devices use arm64-v8a. Older 32-bit devices can use the ARM package; if you cannot confirm the architecture, choose the universal build of Clash Meta for Android. After installation, allow the system to establish a VPN connection.
System Android 8 or later
Common architecture arm64-v8a
Permissions Confirm the VPN request on first connection
Top pickarm64
Clash Plus
Suitable for mainstream 64-bit Android phones and tablets. Import subscriptions from links, switch Rule mode, and route device traffic through the system VPN interface.
Clash Meta for Android
An Android client based on the mihomo ecosystem, offering arm64, 32-bit ARM, and universal packages. When the device architecture is unknown, the universal build is the easiest option to install directly.
FlClash
Provides arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, and x86_64 packages. Phones and tablets usually use arm64; older devices use ARM; some emulators use x86_64.
Surfboard
An Android GUI client for compatible rule profiles and system VPN routing. A universal package covering common device architectures is provided here.
iPhone and iPad clients
Get Clash Plus from the App Store. After installation, import a subscription link or local profile and follow the system prompts to add a VPN configuration. Then switch Rule mode and proxy groups in the client.
Devices iPhone / iPad
Source App Store
Authorization Add a VPN configuration on first connection
Top pickApp Store
Clash Plus
A proxy configuration tool for iPhone and iPad. It supports subscription imports, rule-based routing, proxy group selection, and system VPN connections, and works with Clash profiles from other platforms.
Official website: clashplus.io
Linux clients
For Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives, choose DEB; Fedora and RHEL-based systems can use RPM. AppImage runs after being made executable and suits users who do not want to install into the system package directory.
Debian-based DEB
Fedora / RHEL-based RPM
Portable use AppImage
Recommended
Clash Verge Rev
Provides AMD64 DEB and RPM packages. Suitable for Linux workstations that need a desktop GUI, tray controls, system proxy, and TUN configuration.
FlClash
Provides AMD64 DEB, RPM, and AppImage packages. Choose the package format used by your system, or select AppImage for portable use.
Command-line and embedded environments
Mihomo core architecture downloads
The Mihomo core is designed for servers, software routers, containers, and automated deployments, running through configuration files and the command line. Most desktop and mobile users should choose a GUI client above to manage subscriptions, proxy groups, and system network controls.
| Operating system | Architecture | File format | Use case | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | amd64 |
ZIP | Common 64-bit desktops and servers | Download |
| Windows | arm64 |
ZIP | Windows on ARM devices | Download |
| macOS | amd64 |
GZ | Intel-based Macs | Download |
| macOS | arm64 |
GZ | Apple Silicon Macs | Download |
| Linux | amd64 |
DEB | Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives | Download |
| Linux | amd64 |
GZ | Generic 64-bit Linux environments | Download |
| Linux | arm64 |
GZ | 64-bit ARM servers and routers | Download |
| Linux | armv7 |
GZ | 32-bit ARMv7 routers and embedded devices | Download |
| Linux | mips-softfloat |
GZ | MIPS devices using the soft-float ABI | Download |
Configuration file entry point
The core does not provide a conventional desktop settings interface. Before running it, prepare config.yaml, which typically contains ports, DNS, proxies, proxy groups, and rules. When upgrading the core, keep the existing configuration and check new and deprecated fields first.
Architecture check
On Linux, use uname -m to check the architecture. The common output x86_64 corresponds to amd64, while aarch64 corresponds to arm64. For routers, also confirm the CPU architecture and floating-point ABI rather than choosing only by device brand.
How it runs
Server environments typically use systemd or a container to start and restart the service. After changing the configuration, run a configuration check before reloading the service. Desktop users who do not need command-line management will find the GUI clients above more direct.
Before and after installation
Installation, setup, and first-connection guide
An installer only provides the client. To connect, you also need a working subscription link or local profile, then choose system proxy or TUN mode based on your needs.
Confirm the system architecture
Windows and most Linux desktops use x64. Apple M-series Macs use arm64. Android devices most commonly use arm64-v8a, though older devices may still use 32-bit ARM. With a mismatched architecture, the installer may fail to open or report that it is incompatible.
Install and import a profile
Complete desktop installation through the wizard; for a DMG, drag the app into Applications. Install Android packages and open the client; install iOS builds from the App Store. Open the profile or subscription page, paste the subscription URL, and update it, or import an existing YAML file.
Choose a rule mode
Rule mode suits most profiles: rules determine whether requests use the proxy, connect directly, or are rejected. Global mode sends most traffic to one proxy group and is mainly useful for temporary troubleshooting. Direct mode bypasses the proxy and helps determine whether the proxy path is causing the issue.
Enable the system proxy or TUN
Start with the system proxy for browsers and apps that honor system proxy settings. Use TUN for applications that cannot read those settings, command-line tools, or scenarios requiring broader traffic capture. TUN uses a virtual network interface and system permissions, so complete authorization the first time you enable it.
Common download questions
Installer and architecture selection
These questions cover client selection, package formats, system architectures, and first-time connections. For the full configuration workflow, see the usage documentation.
View the usage documentationWhich Clash client should I download first?
For a consistent interface and workflow across platforms, start with Clash Plus. Windows, macOS, and Linux users can also choose Clash Verge Rev or FlClash based on system integration needs. If you have a legacy profile, first confirm that its rule fields and DNS options are supported by the new client before migrating.
What is the difference between the Windows installer and ZIP archive?
The installer places the program in an application directory and creates uninstall data and shortcuts for regular use. A ZIP archive usually runs after extraction and is easy to keep in a custom directory. For portable use, check the profile directory and system proxy status, and quit the client before moving the folder.
Should I choose the Apple Silicon or Intel macOS installer?
Open About This Mac from the Apple menu and check the Chip or Processor field. Choose the Apple Silicon build for an Apple M-series chip, or the Intel build when Intel is shown. If macOS blocks the first launch, approve the app-opening request under System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Which Android build should I choose if I do not know the processor architecture?
Most recent Android phones use arm64-v8a. If you cannot confirm the architecture, choose the universal Clash Meta for Android build first. armeabi-v7a is mainly for older 32-bit ARM devices, while x86_64 is more common in emulators and a small number of specific devices.
What is the difference between the Mihomo core and a GUI client?
The Mihomo core runs through command-line arguments and YAML configuration rather than providing a conventional desktop management interface. It suits servers, routers, containers, and automated services. GUI clients typically bundle the core and add subscription updates, proxy group switching, log viewing, system proxy controls, and TUN switches, making management easier for most users.
What should I do if I still cannot connect after importing a subscription?
Check the subscription update time and confirm that the profile is enabled, then make sure the running mode is not Direct. On desktop, check whether the system proxy or TUN is enabled; on mobile, check VPN authorization. If only some domains fail, inspect rule matches, DNS mode, and log messages such as timeout, connection refused, or resolution failures.