Choose your operating system first, then compare interfaces, package formats, and processor architectures. Most users should start with a graphical client; servers, software routers, and automated environments can download the Mihomo core directly.
Choose by platform
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Windows
Windows 10 and Windows 11 users should generally choose a 64-bit package. Download the EXE installer for standard use; choose the portable ZIP package when you need to manage the application directory yourself.
A centralized settings hub makes it suitable for first-time installation and everyday configuration switching.
Provides graphical controls for subscriptions, rule mode, the system proxy, and connection logs. After installation, import a subscription, choose a policy node, and enable the system proxy.
A good fit for users who need configuration overrides, rule management, and desktop tray controls.
The interface covers subscriptions, proxy groups, rules, logs, and system proxy settings. The current download is a Windows x64 installer.
Desktop and mobile workflows are similar, making it easier to use across devices.
The installer is suited to long-term use; the portable ZIP package is useful for keeping a separate directory or running temporarily. Both use the same configuration content.
A good fit for users who prefer a standalone desktop interface and multi-configuration management.
View proxy groups, rules, and runtime logs in the graphical interface. The download is a Windows x64 installer.
For users who need to migrate older configurations or reproduce an existing setup. For new installations, compare clients that are still maintained.
| Item | Recommendation | Details |
|---|---|---|
| System | Windows 10 / 11 | Keep Windows up to date for reliable system proxy and network component support. |
| Architecture | x64 | The Windows graphical clients on this page primarily provide 64-bit installers. |
| Permissions | Start with standard user permissions | Windows may request administrator access when installing services, enabling TUN, or changing certain network settings. |
macOS
Open About This Mac first to check the chip type. Choose Apple Silicon or ARM64 for M1, M2, M3, M4, and other M-series Macs; choose x64 for models showing an Intel processor.
Apple Silicon and Intel installers are provided separately.
A good fit for macOS users who want to import subscriptions, switch modes, and manage system proxy settings through a graphical interface.
Provides interfaces for subscriptions, rule overrides, the menu bar, and logs.
You still need to choose an entry based on your Mac's chip type before downloading. After installation, manage the system proxy and configurations in the client.
Desktop and Android workflows are broadly similar.
A good fit for users who use both Mac and Android devices and want a consistent workflow.
For migrating older configurations or continuing to maintain an existing setup.
This client is no longer maintained. New devices should use a graphical client that is still maintained; for legacy setups, download the archived package for the appropriate chip.
| Item | How to choose | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple Silicon / Intel | Check the Chip or Processor field in About This Mac. |
| Format | DMG | After opening the disk image, drag the app to the Applications folder. |
| Network permissions | Confirm when prompted | macOS may request authorization the first time you enable the system proxy or a network extension. |
Android
Recent phones and tablets usually use ARM64. Choose ARM for older 32-bit devices; if you cannot confirm the processor architecture, use the universal Clash Meta for Android package.
A day-to-day graphical client for ARM64 phones and tablets.
After installation, import a subscription or configuration file, choose a policy node, and approve Android's VPN connection request.
Provides ARM64, ARM, and Universal packages. Choose the matching version when you know the device architecture for a smaller file; choose Universal when unsure.
A good fit for users who use both desktop and Android clients.
ARM64 covers most modern devices, while ARM targets older 32-bit devices. After downloading, install through the system package installer.
Provides a universal Android package.
For users who need rule configuration and Android VPN access. After importing a configuration, check the policy groups and local VPN authorization first.
| Item | Recommendation | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM64 preferred | Most Android phones and tablets released in recent years use 64-bit ARM. |
| Installation | Allow installation from this source | The system may ask you to enable installation permission once for your browser or file manager. |
| Connection | Allow the VPN request | The client takes over traffic that needs processing through Android's local VPN interface. |
iOS
Clash Plus is used on iOS. Open the app page in the App Store and complete the installation; when connecting for the first time, follow the system prompt to allow a VPN configuration.
For iPhone and iPad.
After installation, import a subscription or configuration file, view policy groups, and switch connection modes. When starting a proxy connection for the first time, iOS will display a VPN configuration authorization prompt.
Official product site: clashplus.io
| Item | Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Device | iPhone / iPad | Check the current system compatibility range on the App Store page. |
| Installation | App Store | Use the system store for acquisition, updates, and installation. |
| Connection | Allow VPN configuration | Confirm the system prompt on the first connection; afterward, start or stop it from within the client. |
Linux
Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives usually use DEB; Fedora, RHEL, Rocky Linux, and openSUSE families can choose RPM according to their package management system.
A good fit for Linux users who need a desktop tray and full settings interface.
DEB and RPM target different distribution package systems. Before installing, check whether your system uses apt, dnf, or rpm.
Provides an AMD64 DEB installer.
For Debian, Ubuntu, and desktop distributions using DEB packages. After installation, launch it from the application menu and import your configuration.
| Distribution family | Package | Typical environments |
|---|---|---|
| Debian-based | AMD64 DEB | Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and related derivatives. |
| RPM-based | x86_64 RPM | Fedora, RHEL, Rocky Linux, openSUSE, and others. |
| Desktop environment | Graphical session | Requires a system tray, desktop notifications, and a working graphical display environment. |
Standalone core
These files are intended for servers, routers, containers, command-line use, and automated deployment. Mihomo does not provide a desktop settings interface, so you must prepare configuration files, startup arguments, and process management yourself. Most desktop and mobile users should use a graphical client above.
| System | Architecture and format | Typical use | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | AMD64 · ZIP | Windows command-line use, services, or automated tasks. | Download AMD64 |
| Windows | ARM64 · ZIP | Windows on ARM devices and ARM64 test environments. | Download ARM64 |
| macOS | Intel · GZ | Intel Mac command-line use and custom startup scripts. | Download Intel |
| macOS | Apple Silicon · GZ | Command-line environments on M-series Macs. | Download Apple Silicon |
| Linux | AMD64 · DEB | Debian, Ubuntu servers, and standard package management environments. | Download DEB |
| Linux | AMD64 · GZ | Generic Linux x86_64, containers, and custom directories. | Download AMD64 |
| Linux | ARM64 · GZ | ARM64 servers, development boards, and some software routers. | Download ARM64 |
| Linux | ARMv7 · GZ | 32-bit ARMv7 development boards and embedded devices. | Download ARMv7 |
| Linux | MIPS soft-float · GZ | MIPS router environments using a soft-float ABI. | Download MIPS |
Mihomo reads YAML configuration by default. Before deployment, check at least the listening ports, operating mode, DNS, proxy groups, and rule fields. Syntax errors can prevent startup.
On servers, use systemd or container orchestration tools to manage startup, restarts, and logs. On routers, integrate it through the service mechanism provided by the firmware.
After starting, the standalone core does not configure every desktop system setting for you. Point applications to the listening port, or configure transparent proxying and routing rules yourself.
Installation and first launch
Installing the client does not establish a connection by itself. Follow the checks below in order to avoid the common situation where the program is open but network traffic is unchanged.
Add a subscription URL on the Configuration or Profile page, or import a local YAML file. Manually update it once, then confirm that the configuration name and policy groups display correctly.
Rule mode is recommended for first-time use. It follows the configured rules to decide whether traffic goes direct or through the proxy, making it better suited to everyday browsing and local network access than Global mode.
Open the Proxy or Policy Groups page and choose an available node. Automatic policy groups test nodes according to the configuration; manual groups require an explicit selection.
Desktop clients usually require the system proxy to be enabled, while Android and iOS require permission for a VPN configuration. Afterward, verify the outbound connection with a browser or command line.
Common download questions
Confirm the system and processor first, then handle installation permissions and configuration import. Most download issues can be located in these four steps.
Most desktop and mobile users can start with Clash Plus for their platform. For more desktop configuration options, compare Clash Verge Rev and FlClash. Server and router users can consider using the Mihomo core directly.
The EXE installer suits standard Windows desktop setups and creates application entries after installation. The portable ZIP package must be extracted and managed manually, making it useful for restricted environments or temporary testing.
Choose Apple Silicon or ARM64 for Macs with an M-series chip; choose x64 or Intel for older Intel Macs. Check the Chip or Processor field in System Information to identify your model.
Recent Android phones and tablets usually use ARM64. Older 32-bit devices use ARM. If you cannot confirm the architecture, choose the Universal package, though it is usually larger.
The client provides the configuration and runtime interface. After installation, import a working subscription or local configuration, choose a policy node, and enable the system proxy if needed.
Mihomo is the core program that handles rules, DNS, and proxy connections. Graphical clients add interfaces for importing configurations, switching modes, managing the system proxy, and viewing logs. Most users should choose a graphical client.