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vernesong/openclash

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25,655HTMLAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · hard

TLDR

OpenClash is a router plugin that runs a network proxy client on OpenWrt, so every device on your home network automatically routes traffic through your configured proxy rules, no per-device setup needed.

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    What it does
      Router-level proxy
      Network-wide routing
      Web UI management
    Tech Stack
      OpenWrt
      LuCI interface
      Mihomo Clash core
    Proxy Protocols
      Shadowsocks
      Vmess
      Trojan
      Snell
    Use Cases
      Home network proxy
      Traffic rule routing
      Device-free setup
    Audience
      Network enthusiasts
      Self-hosters
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Install a proxy client on your OpenWrt router so every connected device benefits without individual configuration.

USE CASE 2

Set rules to route specific websites through a proxy while others connect directly, all managed from a web UI.

USE CASE 3

Use encrypted proxy protocols like Shadowsocks or Trojan at the router level for network-wide traffic routing.

What is it built with?

HTMLOpenWrtLuCI

How does it compare?

vernesong/openclashwilsonfreitas/awesome-quantjavascript-tutorial/en.javascript.info
Stars25,65526,03225,275
LanguageHTMLHTMLHTML
Setup difficultyhardeasyeasy
Complexity3/51/51/5
Audienceops devopsdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1h+

Requires a router running OpenWrt, README is primarily in Chinese which may complicate setup for non-Chinese speakers.

MIT license, use freely for any purpose, including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

OpenClash is a plugin that runs the Mihomo (Clash) proxy client on OpenWrt, an open-source operating system designed for routers and embedded network devices. In plain terms, it lets you install a network proxy tool directly on your router, so every device connected to that router automatically benefits from the proxy without needing individual configuration. The proxy client supports several popular proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, Vmess, Trojan, and Snell, these are encrypted tunneling methods commonly used to route internet traffic through a remote server. OpenClash adds a web-based management interface (via LuCI, OpenWrt's standard graphical interface) so you can configure routing rules visually rather than editing configuration files by hand. You can set flexible rules to decide which traffic goes through the proxy and which connects directly. You would use OpenClash if you have a router running OpenWrt and want to apply proxy routing rules at the network level, for example, selectively routing certain websites through a proxy server. The README is primarily in Chinese. It is licensed under MIT and its proxy core is based on the Mihomo project by MetaCubeX.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have an OpenWrt router and want to install OpenClash. Walk me through the installation steps and initial setup.
Prompt 2
How do I configure OpenClash routing rules so that traffic to specific domains goes through my proxy while everything else connects directly?
Prompt 3
What proxy protocols does OpenClash support and how do I add a Shadowsocks server to my OpenClash configuration?
Prompt 4
How do I update the Mihomo proxy core in OpenClash to the latest version on my OpenWrt router?
Prompt 5
My OpenClash web interface shows all devices on my network but some are not routing through the proxy. How do I troubleshoot this?

Frequently asked questions

What is openclash?

OpenClash is a router plugin that runs a network proxy client on OpenWrt, so every device on your home network automatically routes traffic through your configured proxy rules, no per-device setup needed.

What language is openclash written in?

Mainly HTML. The stack also includes HTML, OpenWrt, LuCI.

What license does openclash use?

MIT license, use freely for any purpose, including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is openclash to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is openclash for?

Mainly ops devops.

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