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In this study, we use density functional theory (DFT) computations to investigate a series of type-I clathrates consisting of a Sn framework that hosts a range of inorganic or organic cations (Rb+, Cs+, NH4+, CH3NH3+, (CH3)2NH2+, (CH3)3NH+, (CH3)4N+, (NH2)2CH+, and (CH3)3S+), anions (F\u2013, Cl\u2013, Br\u2013, I\u2013, HCOO\u2013, NO3\u2013, BF4\u2013, SCN\u2013, and CF3SO3\u2013), a neutral molecule (NH3), and a salt (CsI). Among these guest species, only Rb+, Cs+, Cl\u2013, Br\u2013, and I\u2013 ions are so far experimentally confirmed in Sn-based, type-I clathrates. The DFT analysis of the structural models includes geometry optimization and calculation of formation enthalpies. The results demonstrate that both stereochemical and electron counting limitations apply in A8Sn46\u2013x clathrates for the guest\u2013host interactions, and ca. 1\/4 of the initially proposed compounds are either thermodynamically unstable or the clathrate framework collapses. The presence of framework defects (x = 2) is favored only for A = Rb+, Cs+, NH4+, and NO3\u2013. Electronic density of states calculations predict metallic behavior for defect-free clathrates (x = 0) with cationic guests and most anionic guests. For x = 2, narrow band gap semiconducting behavior is found for the smaller cations A = Rb+, Cs+, NH4+, CH3NH3+, (CH3)2NH2+, and (NH2)2CH+, as well as for A = HCOO\u2013 and SCN\u2013. Larger band gaps of \u223c1 eV are found for clathrates with neutral guests, such as (NH3)8Sn46. Further screening of the thermodynamically most stable compounds is performed through Hirshfeld surface and Bader charge analysis to elucidate the host\u2013guest interactions. 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