1. Install Clash on Windows:

   • Visit the official Clash GitHub repository or GitHub Pages for installation instructions.
   • Install the CLI tool using dotnet add and install.

2. Set Up Your Server:

   • Use the provided YAML configuration to define your server. Ensure it is timezone-aware, typically UTC-5 or UTC-4.
   • Example YAML:

     server:
       name: MyServer
       port: 88
       timezone: UTC-5
       custom_fields: [my_custom_field]
       security: [my_custom_field]

3. Install the Client:

   • Install the CLI tool for Chat:

     dotnet install

   • Start the client:

   • Use -v --debug for debugging during client start.

4. Connect the Client to the Server:

   • Use the client command to connect:

   • Verify connection with logs:

5. Test the Client:

   • Start the client with detailed logs:

   • Use -v option to see verbose output.

6. Handle Authentication:

   • For Chat, use username/password. For Image, use public key.
   • Adjust commands accordingly based on client type.

7. Test the Chat Client:

   • Start with:

   • Check logs with:

8. Test the Image Client:

   Similar setup as Chat, adjust commands for Image-specific authentication and protocols.

9. Troubleshooting:

   • Use --debug for detailed logs.
   • Ensure server is running and accessible from the client.

10. Further Exploration:

    • Look for tutorials on Clash's GitHub or official documentation.
    • Experiment with CLI features and custom configurations.

By following these steps, you can effectively set up and use Clash for Windows客户端 for Chat and Image clients.