Clash for Windows
Clash for Windows is a free, open-source proxy client that enables users to manage network connections, bypass geo-restrictions, and access region-locked content. It provides a graphical user interface for configuring proxy rules, selecting servers, and switching between different proxy modes (Rule mode, Global mode, Direct mode) without requiring command-line expertise. The app supports subscription management, subscription import, system-wide proxy configuration, and TUN mode for full traffic control. It is widely used by users seeking enhanced privacy, access to geographically restricted content, and streamlined proxy management on macOS and Windows.
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1 suggestionClash for Windows was actively developed with native Apple Silicon support in earlier versions (confirmed native arm64 build in version 0.20.4), but the latest stable release (0.20.39) reverted to Intel-only architecture and has not received an update to restore the native build. The vendor appears to have deprioritized macOS development in favor of the newer Clash Verge Rev, a modern cross-platform alternative built with Tauri that ships with native Apple Silicon support from the outset. Since you are on macOS with an Apple Silicon Mac, you should migrate to Clash Verge Rev, which is actively maintained, recommended by the Clash community, lightweight (15MB installer), and fully compatible with your existing Clash subscriptions — simply import your subscription URL the same way you would in Clash for Windows. Clash for Windows 0.20.39 will stop launching entirely once Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so making the switch now will ensure uninterrupted proxy access beyond that deadline.
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