What Is Mihomo Party?

Mihomo Party is a graphical desktop client for Windows built around the Mihomo proxy kernel (formerly known as Clash Meta). Instead of editing YAML in a text editor or running Mihomo from PowerShell, you get a visual dashboard for subscriptions, nodes, policy groups, and network modes — while still keeping the full power of rule-based routing that the Clash ecosystem is known for.

Mihomo Party stands out on Windows 11 for three practical reasons. First, the installer and UI feel native to modern Windows — tray controls, clear settings panels, and sensible defaults for newcomers. Second, it ships with a one-click kernel download flow so you do not have to hunt for separate core binaries. Third, it supports mainstream protocols (Vmess, Trojan, VLESS, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, and more) plus the subscription formats most providers already publish.

If you are coming from the discontinued Clash for Windows (CFW) era, think of Mihomo Party as a maintained Mihomo front-end aimed squarely at PC users who want a fast path from download to working proxy — especially when you plan to use TUN mode for games, command-line tools, or apps that ignore system proxy settings.

Download Mihomo Party for Windows 11

Security starts at the download source. Grab Mihomo Party only from the official Clash download page linked on this site. Avoid repacked builds from forums or file mirrors — tampered installers are a real risk when software handles network traffic.

Windows ships two common installer architectures. Pick the build that matches your processor:

• x86_64 (AMD64) — Intel and AMD PCs, including nearly all desktop and laptop Windows 11 machines.
• ARM64 — Qualcomm and other ARM-based Windows devices (for example some Surface Pro X models).

After the download finishes, keep the .exe in a folder you can find easily. If your browser flags the file, that is often SmartScreen reacting to a less common publisher signature — not necessarily a sign the official package is unsafe, as long as you downloaded from our verified channel.

Install Mihomo Party Step by Step

Installation on Windows 11 is straightforward and usually takes under two minutes. Follow the sequence below before you touch subscriptions or TUN settings.

1. Double-click the downloaded .exe. If Windows SmartScreen appears, choose More info → Run anyway (only when you trust the download source).
2. Accept the license if shown, then keep the default path (C:\Program Files\Mihomo Party\) or pick a custom directory. Click Install.
3. When setup completes, enable Launch Mihomo Party and click Finish.
4. On first launch, allow any Windows Defender Firewall prompts for private and public networks. Blocking the app here is a common reason the kernel later fails to fetch configs or nodes.
5. Walk through the welcome screen if one appears — it may offer to download the Mihomo core immediately. You can accept that shortcut or continue to the manual kernel steps in the next section.

Download and Activate the Mihomo Kernel

Mihomo Party is only the shell — the actual proxy engine is the Mihomo kernel. The client separates these on purpose so the GUI can update independently from core releases. On a fresh install, Mihomo Party typically prompts you to download the kernel automatically; the download is small and usually finishes within a minute on a stable connection.

If the automatic download fails or you skipped the welcome wizard, use the manual path:

1. Open Settings from the left sidebar.
2. Locate Kernel management or the Mihomo core section.
3. Click Download kernel and select the latest stable release offered in the list.
4. After the file lands locally, press Activate and wait until the status indicator turns green — that means Mihomo is running and ready for profiles.

Kernel activation is the gate for everything else. Until the core is green, subscription imports may parse but proxies will not start. If activation loops forever, restart Mihomo Party as administrator once, then retry — some environments need elevated rights to register the core service correctly.

Import Your Proxy Subscription

With the kernel active, import the configuration your provider gives you. Most users receive a single subscription URL (HTTPS link) that expands into nodes, policy groups, and routing rules. Mihomo Party pulls that remote profile and stores a local copy you can refresh on a schedule.

1. Go to Subscriptions or the Profiles tab (wording may vary slightly by version).
2. Click Add subscription or the + button.
3. Paste your full subscription URL — it should start with https:// and should not contain line breaks or stray spaces.
4. Enter a short name (for example your provider plus renewal month) and click Save and update.
5. When the sync succeeds, the entry shows a node count. Select it and mark it as the active profile.
6. Open the proxy or home view, pick a node or automatic group, and toggle System Proxy if you only need browser-level routing for now.

Supported subscription types in most current Mihomo builds:

After import, run a latency test on a few nodes. If every test times out, the profile may be expired, geo-blocked on your current network, or not yet set as active. Copy the URL again from your provider dashboard and update the profile manually before assuming the client is broken.

Enable TUN Mode on Windows 11

System proxy mode is enough for Chrome, Edge, and many desktop apps that respect Windows proxy settings. It is not enough when a program opens raw sockets or ignores the system proxy — typical for games, some IDEs, package managers, and VoIP clients. TUN mode creates a virtual adapter and routes matching IP traffic through Mihomo at the network layer, including UDP.

1. Open Settings in Mihomo Party.
2. Find TUN mode under network or proxy mode options.
3. Switch TUN on. Windows displays a UAC elevation dialog — click Yes.
4. Confirm the tray icon shows the active state (often highlighted when TUN is running).
5. For stack selection, prefer Mixed unless you have a specific compatibility issue; Mixed balances gVisor performance with system-stack fallbacks.

# TUN stack options (advanced users may edit profile overrides)
# system - Windows network stack (maximum compatibility)
# gvisor - userspace stack (often lower CPU on heavy UDP)
# mixed  - recommended default on Windows 11
tun:
  enable: true
  stack: mixed
  auto-route: true
  auto-detect-interface: true

TUN coexists with rule-based split routing: domestic sites can stay on DIRECT while overseas services use your proxy group, provided your subscription YAML already defines those rules. Turning on TUN does not mean “everything must go abroad” — it means traffic that matches your rules is handled by Mihomo at the IP layer.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Kernel download stuck at 0%

Check whether a third-party firewall or corporate proxy blocks GitHub or CDN endpoints Mihomo Party uses for core files. Temporarily pause strict antivirus web shields, allow Mihomo Party through Windows Firewall, and retry. If you are in a region with restricted access, download the Mihomo core from our download page and point the client to the local binary if your build supports manual import.

Subscription shows zero nodes

Open the subscription URL in a browser while logged into your provider. You should see YAML text or a file download — not an HTML login page. If you see HTML, the link is wrong or expired. After fixing the URL, click Update on the profile and confirm the kernel status is green before testing connectivity.

TUN enables but apps still bypass proxy

Verify the active profile includes rules for the app’s domains or IP ranges. Some games use anti-cheat drivers that conflict with virtual adapters — try Mixed stack first, then system stack. As a diagnostic step, switch the client to Global mode briefly; if traffic flows, the issue is rule coverage, not TUN itself. Return to Rule mode and adjust overrides rather than leaving Global on permanently.

SmartScreen or “unknown publisher” warnings

Open-source Windows clients often trigger SmartScreen until reputation builds. Only bypass warnings for installers you fetched from the official site. If you need stronger assurance, compare the file hash with the publisher’s release notes on their GitHub repository before running.

Compared with a single-tunnel VPN app that sends all traffic through one remote server — often slowing local services — Mihomo Party keeps routing explicit and rule-driven. Browser extensions cannot proxy games or terminals. Raw Mihomo CLI offers the same kernel without a subscription manager or one-click TUN toggle. Mihomo Party targets the middle ground: Mihomo-grade protocols on Windows 11, with a GUI that gets you from installer to working nodes in roughly six minutes, then scales when you add TUN, profile refreshes, and custom policy groups for heavier use cases.

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