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Which macOS Clash clients suit Apple Silicon or Intel devices? Compare maintenance status, proxy cores, and workflows, and distinguish current tools from legacy versions.

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Profile Management

This classic client also had a macOS build and may help with legacy-version needs, but it should not be the default choice for a new macOS device.

Platforms
Windows / macOS
Best For
Migration or Legacy Profiles
Legacy Rule-Based Routing

An archived Clash Meta desktop client that retains legacy profile and rule-based routing features.

Platforms
Windows / macOS / Linux
Best For
Migration or Legacy Profiles
Consistent Cross-Platform UI

Built with Flutter, with similar interfaces and setup workflows on desktop and Android.

Platforms
Windows / macOS / Android / Linux
Best For
Choose by Platform and Configuration Needs
Rule Overrides

Includes Smart and Mihomo cores, with rule overrides, TUN, subscription management, and WebDAV backup.

Platforms
Windows / macOS / Linux
Best For
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Multiple Core Support

A cross-platform Tauri client. Version v1.6.1 supports Clash Premium, Mihomo, and Clash Rust.

Platforms
Windows / macOS / Linux
Best For
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Policy Groups and Overrides

The standalone Stash Mac app supports Intel and Apple Silicon, with stable version 4.2.1. Its Mac license is separate from an iOS App Store purchase.

Platforms
Windows / macOS / Android / iOS
Best For
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Menu-Bar Workflow

A discontinued macOS menu-bar client with extensive existing documentation, mainly useful for legacy profiles and established workflows.

Platforms
macOS
Best For
Migration or Legacy Profiles
Enhanced Mode

A legacy enhanced edition of ClashX. Public distribution has ended, so it is mainly relevant to existing installations and historical reference.

Platforms
macOS
Best For
Migration or Legacy Profiles
Multi-Protocol Configuration

A Mihomo-based macOS client whose current release explicitly includes Mihomo Core and TUN mode.

Platforms
macOS
Best For
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Full-Traffic Forwarding

Shadowrocket also has a Mac App Store version for macOS 10.15+. The illustrated mobile tutorial covers only iOS / iPadOS.

Platforms
macOS / iOS
Best For
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Rewriting and Debugging

Quantumult X also has a Mac App Store version for macOS 12.0+. The illustrated mobile tutorial covers only iOS / iPadOS.

Platforms
macOS / iOS
Best For
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