Clash for Windows
🚀 Classic Proxy Client | Official GUI interface, cross-platform support, powerful and stable
Clash for Windows is the official Windows GUI client based on the Clash core, providing cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) and integrating multiple mainstream proxy protocols to deliver stable and reliable proxy services.
🌟 Platform Support
🪟 Windows
✅ Full Support
Windows 10/11
Native interface integration
🐧 Linux
✅ Full Support
Ubuntu 18.04+
Lightweight and efficient
🍎 macOS
✅ Full Support
macOS 10.15+
Native app experience
📊 Protocol Support Matrix
🔗 Shadowsocks (SS)
✅ Native Support
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🛡️ ShadowsocksR (SSR)
✅ Native Support
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🌐 SOCKS5
✅ Native Support
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⚡ Snell
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🚀 V2Ray (VMess)
✅ Native Support
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🛡️ Trojan
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🔧 System Requirements
💻 Windows Environment
Operating System
Windows XP
Windows 10/11
Supports legacy systems
Architecture
64-bit
64-bit
64-bit systems only
Memory
2GB RAM
4GB+ RAM
Ensures smooth operation
Storage
100MB+
300MB+
Including config and cache
Network
Basic connection
Stable broadband
Ensures config downloads
📥 Official Downloads
⚠️ Download Notice: Clash for Windows has been discontinued. Consider alternative solutions.
🌟 Download Links
📋 Version Information
Final Version: v0.20.39
Discontinued: November 2023
File Size: ~85MB
Installation: Windows Installer
⚠️ Important Notice
🚨 Maintenance Status
⚠️ Discontinuation Notice
Clash for Windows was officially discontinued in November 2023
Development team no longer provides updates or technical support
Users are advised to migrate to other actively maintained alternatives
🔄 Recommended Alternatives
Clash Verge
Modern interface, actively maintained
✅ Active maintenance
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v2rayN
Lightweight, multi-protocol support
✅ Active maintenance
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Netch
Game optimization, process proxy
✅ Active maintenance
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🛡️ Security Notice
🔐 First Run Security
Windows 10/11 users may encounter SmartScreen security prompts on first run:
Solution Steps
Click "More info" - View detailed information
Click "Run anyway" - Confirm program execution
Add exception - Avoid repeated prompts
💡 Security Note: This is normal system check for unsigned software
⚠️ Usage Risks
Since the software is discontinued:
Security vulnerabilities: May contain unpatched security issues
Compatibility: New systems may have compatibility problems
Missing features: No support for latest protocols and features
Technical support: No official technical support available
🚀 Basic Usage Tutorial
📝 Usage Reminder: The following tutorial is for reference only. Recommend using alternative solutions.
📥 Step 1: Import Configuration
Configuration Import: Supports URL subscriptions and local config files
Parameter Configuration: Enter subscription link or import configuration
Configuration Verification: Check configuration information correctness
Activate Service: Enable proxy connection service
🔄 Step 2: Update Configuration
Configuration Update: Regular updates to get latest nodes
✨ Software Features (Historical)
🎯 Core Functions
Rule-based traffic splitting: Powerful rule engine for intelligent routing
Policy groups: Flexible node grouping and strategy configuration
Real-time monitoring: Network traffic and connection status monitoring
Configuration management: Support for multiple configuration file management
🎨 Interface Design
Intuitive interface: Clear graphical user interface
Real-time status: Visual display of connection and traffic status
Quick switching: Convenient node and mode switching
System integration: Good Windows system integration
🔄 Migration Guide
📋 Configuration Export
Before migration, recommend exporting existing configurations:
Backup subscription links and configuration files
Record custom rules and settings
Export node information and group settings
Save important proxy rules
🚀 Recommended Migration Solutions
Migrate to Clash Verge
Advantages: Modern interface, developed with Rust
Compatibility: Fully compatible with Clash configuration format
Features: Excellent performance, beautiful interface
Migrate to v2rayN
Advantages: Lightweight, multi-protocol support
Compatibility: Supports multiple configuration formats
Features: Simple to use, stable and reliable
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Technical Issues
Q: Software won't start?
A: Since it's discontinued, recommend:
Check system compatibility
Try running as administrator
Consider migrating to alternatives
Check error logs to locate issues
Q: Can't import configuration?
A: Possible solutions:
Check configuration file format
Verify subscription link validity
Try manual configuration import
Use other support tools to verify configuration
🔄 Migration Related
Q: How to smoothly migrate to other clients?
A: Migration suggestions:
Install new client and test first
Import same configuration and subscriptions
Confirm functionality before uninstalling old version
Adjust settings and rules as needed
Q: Are configurations universal?
A: Most configurations are compatible:
Subscription links can be used directly
Basic node configurations are compatible
Some advanced rules may need adjustment
Recommend retesting and optimization
📊 Performance Comparison
Maintenance Status
❌ Discontinued
✅ Active maintenance
✅ Active maintenance
Interface Design
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Security
⚠️ Risk
✅ Secure
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Technical Support
❌ No support
✅ Community support
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🔚 Summary and Recommendations
💡 Usage Recommendations
Current users: Recommend migrating to actively maintained alternatives as soon as possible
New users: Not recommended, choose other modern clients instead
Enterprise users: Should immediately stop using for security reasons
🚀 Future Development
The Clash ecosystem continues to evolve, recommend following:
Clash Meta: Enhanced core
Community forks: Various community-maintained versions
Emerging projects: New projects based on Clash
📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | ⚡ Applicable Version: Clash for Windows 0.20.39 (Discontinued)
Special Notice: This document is for historical reference only. Strongly recommend using other actively maintained alternatives.
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