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z-siqi/clash-for-windows_chinese

28,214JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5QuietSetup · moderate

TLDR

Chinese-language localization of Clash for Windows, a network proxy tool that routes internet traffic through proxy servers with a translated interface.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Translates interface
      Routes network traffic
      Proxy management
    How to use
      Installer version
      Portable archive
      Automatic updates
    Use cases
      Chinese-speaking users
      Network routing
      Proxy configuration
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      Shadowsocks protocol
      Windows platform

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Set up a Chinese-language proxy management interface on Windows for routing internet traffic.

USE CASE 2

Deploy Clash for Windows with automatic updates using the Chinese installer version.

USE CASE 3

Use the portable archive version to run the proxy tool without installation on any Windows machine.

Tech stack

JavaScriptShadowsocksWindows

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Windows OS and understanding of proxy configuration; may need to configure proxy rules or server connections after installation.

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In plain English

Clash for Windows Chinese is an unofficial Chinese-language (Simplified Chinese) localization of the Clash for Windows application. Clash for Windows is a network proxy tool that works with the Shadowsocks protocol, allowing users to route their internet traffic through proxy servers. This project provides a Chinese translation patch and a Chinese-language installer to make the original software more accessible to Chinese-speaking users. The project works by modifying certain files within the Clash for Windows application package to replace the English interface text with Chinese. It offers both an installer version (which supports automatic updates) and a portable archive version. This is an unofficial, community-created project, not affiliated with the original Clash for Windows developers. The README notes it is intended for learning and research purposes related to network technology, and that users must comply with local laws. The project is written in JavaScript and is available on GitHub. Note that the original Clash for Windows repository was archived in November 2023, but this localization project continues to provide Chinese-language versions for supported releases.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install and configure Clash for Windows Chinese on my Windows machine?
Prompt 2
Show me how to route my internet traffic through a proxy server using this Chinese-localized Clash application.
Prompt 3
What's the difference between the installer and portable versions of Clash for Windows Chinese, and which should I use?
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