# free-proxy: A Free Clash Subscription Service for SSR, VMess, and Hysteria2 Proxies

> free-proxy is a GitHub repository maintained by crossxx-labs that publishes time-limited Clash subscription URLs pointing to SSR, VMess, and Hysteria2 proxy servers. Each subscription expires every four hours and each IP address receives four free hours of access per day.

**crossxx-labs/free-proxy** — Provide free clash subscriptions of ssr / vmess / hysteria2 proxy servers 提供免费clash订阅，免费ssr节点，免费trojan节点，免费vmess节点，免费hysteria2节点服务器

- Repository: https://github.com/crossxx-labs/free-proxy
- Website: http://clash.crossxx.com
- Stars: 1,767 · Forks: 78
- Language: Shell
- License: MIT
- Published: 2026-08-04 · Updated: 2026-08-18 · Language: en
- Canonical page: https://hysenlabs.com/projects/crossxx-labs-free-proxy

## What free-proxy Provides and Who Uses It

The Clash proxy client ecosystem is widely used for configuring proxy routing rules. To use it, you need a subscription URL that points to a list of proxy servers. Commercial providers sell these subscriptions; free alternatives exist but are typically unstable or short-lived.

free-proxy is a repository that generates and publishes these subscription URLs at no cost. The README describes three types of subscriptions: free SSR (ShadowsocksR), free VMess, and free Hysteria2 nodes. Each type is accessible through links on the repository's companion website freeclash.top. The primary use case described in the README is accessing overseas platforms for network testing and debugging; the README also includes a disclaimer stating the service must not be used for illegal purposes.

## How the Subscription Refresh Cycle Works

Unlike static proxy lists, these subscriptions are regenerated on a rolling schedule. According to the README, each subscription expires every four hours. After expiry, the old subscription URL stops working and a new one must be fetched from the repository page or the companion website.

Each IP address is allocated four free hours per day. The README states that this count begins when you add a subscription to your Clash client and start using it. Once the four hours are consumed, access through that subscription stops. To continue the next day, you must return to the repository page, retrieve a new subscription URL for the current update cycle, and replace the expired one in your client.

The repository is updated on a fixed schedule. The last recorded update time in the README was 2026-09-28 at 20:00 UTC+8, with the next update scheduled for 2026-09-29 at 00:00 UTC+8, confirming a four-hour update interval.

## Setting Up a Clash Client and Adding the Subscription

The README provides download links for clients on four platforms. On Windows, the recommended client is Clash Verge Rev in both 64-bit and arm64 variants. On macOS, Clash Verge Rev is available for Intel and Apple Silicon (M-series) chips. On Android, the recommended client is Clash Meta For Android. On iOS and iPad, the README lists Karing (available on the US App Store) and Shadowrocket (also on the US App Store, requiring a non-Chinese Apple ID to download).

After installing a client, the workflow is: visit the repository page or freeclash.top to get the current subscription URL for SSR, VMess, or Hysteria2, copy that URL, open the Clash client, add a new subscription, paste the URL, and update the configuration. Illustrated tutorials for each platform are linked in the README.

When a subscription expires and stops working, the README instructs users to remove the old subscription from the client, return to the page, and add a new link. Re-adding the old URL after expiry will not restore access.

## Protocols Distributed: SSR, VMess, and Hysteria2

The three protocols distributed by this repository differ in how they encode and transport traffic. ShadowsocksR is an older protocol based on the Shadowsocks design with additional obfuscation. VMess is the primary protocol of the V2Ray project, which uses encrypted binary transport. Hysteria2 is a newer protocol built on QUIC, designed for high throughput on lossy network connections.

The repository distributes subscriptions for all three. The README does not document which of the three offers better performance for any particular network condition. All three subscriptions are available through the same freeclash.top interface, and users can test each type by adding multiple subscriptions to their client.

Clash Meta and its downstream clients (including Clash Verge Rev) support all three protocol types through their rule engine, which lets users route specific domains or IP ranges through the proxy while sending other traffic directly.

## Limitations and When to Use a Paid Alternative

The four-hour daily limit per IP is the most significant constraint. This makes free-proxy unsuitable as a consistent daily driver. Anyone who needs uninterrupted access throughout a workday will hit the cap within the first session.

The subscription expiry cycle also creates friction: every four hours, users must revisit the repository or companion website to retrieve a new URL. Clash clients that support subscription auto-update may be able to reduce this step, but the four-hour cap on access time remains regardless of how the URL is refreshed.

Free proxy servers are shared among all users on the same IP allocation. Performance will vary depending on how many other users are connected to the same server at any given time. The README explicitly recommends a paid commercial alternative called 倚天剑clash for users who need stable high-speed access, noting that its entry plans are available at low daily cost.

The last push to the main branch was on 2026-09-25, and the repository has no GitHub releases.

## Legal and Acceptable Use

The README includes a disclaimer in Chinese stating that the service is for learning purposes only, is non-commercial, and must be deleted within 24 hours of download. The disclaimer also states that users must comply with the laws of the country where the deployment server is located and the country where the user is located, and that the author accepts no responsibility for improper use.

Proxy tools of this type operate legally in many countries but may be restricted or prohibited in others. The README specifically mentions using the service to access platforms that require network access from outside certain regions. Users are responsible for verifying whether using such a service is permitted in their jurisdiction before connecting.

## Conclusion

free-proxy is suitable for occasional personal testing of proxy connectivity with the Clash toolchain when a paid subscription is unavailable or cost is a concern. The four-hour daily cap per IP makes it unsuitable as a primary or reliable connection for sustained work. Anyone using this for production needs, business access, or high-frequency testing should look at a paid Clash-compatible provider, since the terms of the free tier explicitly recommend paid alternatives for stable high-speed access.

## FAQ

### How long does a free-proxy subscription URL last?

Each subscription URL expires every four hours. Each IP address also receives only four free hours of proxy access per day. After the daily allowance is consumed, you must wait until the next day (UTC+8) and retrieve a new subscription URL from the repository page.

### Which Clash clients work with free-proxy subscriptions?

The README recommends Clash Verge Rev for Windows and macOS, Clash Meta For Android for Android devices, and Karing or Shadowrocket for iOS and iPadOS. All of these support the Clash subscription URL format and the SSR, VMess, and Hysteria2 protocols distributed by this repository.

### What should I do when a free-proxy subscription stops working?

Remove the expired subscription URL from your Clash client, return to the repository page or freeclash.top, copy the new subscription URL for the current update cycle, and add it to your client. The README instructs users to delete expired subscriptions rather than updating them.

## Sources

- [Official documentation](http://clash.crossxx.com)
- [Official README](https://github.com/crossxx-labs/free-proxy#readme)
- [Project repository](https://github.com/crossxx-labs/free-proxy)

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