Treating a name change as permission to download anything
Check ownership, release notes, and repository links instead of keywords alone.
Basics
Why Did Clash Meta Become Mihomo?
Understand the Clash Meta to Mihomo naming change and what to check when choosing a client.
Content reviewed: 2026-08-21
Who it is for
Users who want to understand naming changes without downloading the wrong software.
Before you read
- Separate clients from cores
- Use official project notes as the source of truth
Key ideas
- 1
Project, repository, and client names may change at different times.
- 2
A name change does not mean every GUI client changes its name too.
- 3
The most reliable references are the official repository, releases, docs, and version notes.
Common confusion
Ignoring architecture
Even with a correct source, choose a build for the operating system and CPU architecture.
Next step
Open a client detail page for its official entry and installation notes.
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