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

Operating System	Support Status	Recommended Version	Key Features
🪟 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

Protocol Type	Support Status	Performance	Stability	Rating
🔗 Shadowsocks (SS)	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛡️ ShadowsocksR (SSR)	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
🌐 SOCKS5	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
⚡ Snell	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🚀 V2Ray (VMess)	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛡️ Trojan	✅ Native Support	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔧 System Requirements

💻 Windows Environment

Item	Minimum Requirement	Recommended	Description
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

Download Source	Type	Availability	Description
📦 Official Source 1	Legacy Version	⚠️ Archived	Final version
🚀 Mirror Source	Mirror Acceleration	⚠️ Archived	Accelerated download
🔗 Backup Source	Official Backup	⚠️ Archived	Backup download

📋 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

Alternative Software	Features	Maintenance Status	Rating
Clash Verge	Modern interface, actively maintained	✅ Active maintenance	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
v2rayN	Lightweight, multi-protocol support	✅ Active maintenance	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Netch	Game optimization, process proxy	✅ Active maintenance	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🛡️ Security Notice

🔐 First Run Security

Windows 10/11 users may encounter SmartScreen security prompts on first run:

Solution Steps

1. Click "More info" - View detailed information

2. Click "Run anyway" - Confirm program execution

3. 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 Interface

Configuration Import: Supports URL subscriptions and local config files

Settings Interface

Parameter Configuration: Enter subscription link or import configuration

Confirm Settings

Configuration Verification: Check configuration information correctness

Apply Configuration

Activate Service: Enable proxy connection service

🔄 Step 2: Update Configuration

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:

1. Backup subscription links and configuration files

2. Record custom rules and settings

3. Export node information and group settings

4. 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:

1. Check system compatibility

2. Try running as administrator

3. Consider migrating to alternatives

4. Check error logs to locate issues

Q: Can't import configuration?

A: Possible solutions:

1. Check configuration file format

2. Verify subscription link validity

3. Try manual configuration import

4. Use other support tools to verify configuration

🔄 Migration Related

Q: How to smoothly migrate to other clients?

A: Migration suggestions:

1. Install new client and test first

2. Import same configuration and subscriptions

3. Confirm functionality before uninstalling old version

4. 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

Feature	Clash for Windows	Clash Verge	v2rayN
Maintenance Status	❌ Discontinued	✅ Active maintenance	✅ Active maintenance
Interface Design	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Feature Richness	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Security	⚠️ Risk	✅ Secure	✅ Secure
Technical Support	❌ No support	✅ Community support	✅ Community support

🔚 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

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📅 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.