What is Clash?
Clash is a rule-based proxy core that receives local traffic, evaluates rules and sends each request through direct, reject or proxy policies according to a YAML profile.
Read answerBasics & Choosing a Client
Start here if you are choosing a Clash client, learning the difference between the core and GUI clients, or deciding whether you need a subscription profile.
Clash Basics & Client Choice
Start with what Clash is, whether a subscription is needed, which client to choose and what a first-time setup should do next.
Which Clash client should you download?
Choose by operating system first, then maintenance status and tutorial coverage. Most desktop users should start with Clash Verge Rev or FlClash; Android users can compare FlClash and Clash Meta for Android; iOS users usually use Stash, Shadowrocket or Quantumult X.
Read answerWhat is the relationship between this site and the original Clash project?
This site is an independent guide and download/tutorial index. It is not the original Clash project, not a client developer, and not a subscription provider.
Read answerWhat is the difference between site downloads, GitHub and App Store?
Site downloads are organized entry points, GitHub releases are usually project-maintained release assets, and App Store pages are platform-managed distribution channels. Prefer official or well-documented sources.
Read answerWhat is the difference between a Clash core and a Clash client?
The Clash core performs proxying, DNS and rule matching. A Clash client is the graphical or platform-specific app that manages profiles, toggles proxy modes and exposes buttons for updating or selecting nodes.
Read answerWhat are Clash Meta, Mihomo and Clash?
Mihomo is the continuation of the Clash Meta ecosystem and many modern clients are built around it. Older Clash, Clash Meta and Mihomo profiles overlap, but advanced fields may differ by core version.
Read answerIs downloading a Clash client enough to use it?
Downloading a Clash client is not enough. The client needs a subscription URL or a valid local profile that contains proxies, proxy groups, DNS settings and rules.
Read answerWhat is the right first-time Clash setup order?
The safest first-time order is: choose a maintained client, install it, copy the provider subscription URL, import and update the profile, select a node or group, enable the required proxy mode, then test with simple websites.
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