Clash for Android is the mobile counterpart to desktop Clash clients, offering Android users a powerful proxy routing environment based on the Clash core, designed to let them control how network traffic is handled on their devices according to flexible rule sets. It provides a front end to define inbound and outbound proxy rules, supports various protocols like SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, V2Ray, and more, and lets users import configurations through URLs or local files, handling dynamic subscription updates. With its ability to route app or domain-specific traffic, Android users can implement split-tunneling, bypass geographic restrictions, and optimize latency for performance-sensitive apps without requiring full VPN profiles. The application usually includes features like logs, traffic monitoring, and status indicators so users can see how rules are applied in real time, and it fits into Android’s VPN API to create a local virtual network interface for routing.
Features
- Android user interface for Clash proxy engine
- Import and manage YAML-based proxy configs
- Support for diverse proxy protocols (Shadowsocks, V2Ray, etc.)
- Rule-based traffic routing and split-tunneling
- Real-time status and logging
- Uses Android VPN API without full device VPN