Xray-core

Xray-core positioning around VLESS, REALITY and XTLS, and how it differs from Clash/Mihomo clients.

Practical position

Xray-core belongs to the Project X / Xray ecosystem and is common in VLESS, REALITY, XTLS, VMess and Trojan deployments. It is not a Clash YAML core.

Positioning

Xray JSON, common in v2rayN, NekoRay/NekoBox-style clients and server configs.

ItemMeaning
StatusProject X
Profile formatXray JSON, common in v2rayN, NekoRay/NekoBox-style clients and server configs.
Protocol checkUse the core/protocol matrix

Best Use Cases

  • When a provider gives VLESS Reality or Xray JSON configuration.
  • Understanding why Xray JSON needs a supported import format as Clash YAML.
  • Comparing Mihomo and Xray handling of VLESS/Reality fields.

Compatibility Notes

Protocol support depends on the selected core, client build, operating-system permissions and profile syntax. Treat provider subscription names as hints, then verify the actual parsed node fields in the client log.

  • Xray-core is not a Clash client and not Mihomo.
  • A VLESS Reality link working in an Xray client does not guarantee direct Clash import.
  • Share-link parsing differs across clients.

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