Mihomo Party 2026: Windows & Mac Setup + AI Node Guide

About This Guide: Mihomo Party has surpassed 21,000 GitHub Stars and is now one of the most feature-rich Clash Meta (Mihomo kernel) GUI clients available for Windows and macOS. This guide covers installation, subscription import, AI node auto-selection, TUN mode configuration, proxy rule management, and answers to the most common questions users encounter in 2026.

What Is Mihomo Party?

Mihomo Party is an open-source, cross-platform GUI application built on top of the Mihomo kernel (formerly known as Clash Meta). Unlike simpler proxy clients, Mihomo Party bundles a full-featured dashboard, multiple kernel support (Mihomo, Clash Premium, sing-box), and an AI-powered node selection system that automatically picks the fastest and most stable server from your subscription pool.

Key reasons Mihomo Party has become a top choice in 2026:

AI Node Selection

Intelligent latency-based auto-switch — no more manual node hunting. Automatically switches to the best available node.

Multi-Kernel Support

Switch between Mihomo, Clash Premium, and sing-box kernels without reinstalling.

Full Protocol Support

VMess, VLESS, Trojan, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, TUIC, Reality — all major protocols in one place.

Beautiful Dashboard

Real-time traffic stats, connection log, and an elegant UI that makes proxy management intuitive.

System Requirements

Windows

• Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11
• .NET 8 Runtime (auto-installed)
• 200MB free disk space
• Administrator rights for TUN mode

macOS

• macOS 12 Monterey or later
• Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel
• 200MB free disk space
• System Extension approval for TUN

How to Install Mihomo Party on Windows

Follow these steps to install Mihomo Party on Windows from scratch:

Download the installer

Go to github.com/mihomo-party-org/mihomo-party → Releases → download MihomoParty-Setup-x.x.x-win-x64.exe (or arm64 for ARM devices).

Run as Administrator

Right-click the .exe → Run as administrator. This is required so TUN mode and system proxy settings can be written correctly.

Allow firewall exceptions

When Windows Defender Firewall prompts, click Allow Access for both private and public networks.

First launch

The app opens in the system tray. Click the icon to open the dashboard. It will automatically download the latest Mihomo kernel on first run.

How to Install Mihomo Party on macOS

Installation on macOS requires one extra step due to Gatekeeper:

Download the .dmg

From the GitHub Releases page, download MihomoParty-x.x.x-mac-arm64.dmg (Apple Silicon) or -mac-x64.dmg (Intel).

Move to Applications

Open the .dmg and drag Mihomo Party.app to your Applications folder.

Bypass Gatekeeper

Right-click the app → Open → click Open again in the dialog. Alternatively run: sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/MihomoParty.app

Allow system extension

For TUN mode, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and approve the network extension when prompted.

Importing Your VPN Subscription

Mihomo Party uses subscription URLs (Clash/Mihomo-format YAML) to load your proxy nodes. Here's how to import:

Steps to import subscription

1. Open the Mihomo Party dashboard → click Profiles in the left sidebar.
2. Click + New Profile → select URL type.
3. Paste your Clash/Mihomo subscription URL (provided by your VPN provider) into the URL field.
4. Set an update interval (e.g., 24 hours) → click Save.
5. Click the refresh icon to load nodes immediately.
6. Select the profile → switch to Proxies tab to see your nodes.

Important: Subscription Format

Mihomo Party primarily uses Clash Meta / Mihomo YAML format subscriptions. If your provider gives a V2Ray URI or Base64 link, you may need a subscription converter first (e.g., subconverter). Most major providers including VPN07 directly support Clash-format links.

Understanding AI Node Selection

The AI Node Selection feature is what makes Mihomo Party stand out from other Clash-based clients. Here's how it works and how to configure it:

URLTest

Auto-select fastest node by URL latency test

Fallback

Use primary node; auto-switch on failure

LoadBalance

Distribute traffic across multiple nodes

To enable AI auto-selection in Mihomo Party:

# In your Clash/Mihomo profile YAML:
proxy-groups:
  - name: "Auto Select"
    type: url-test
    proxies:
      - Node-US-01
      - Node-HK-01
      - Node-JP-01
    url: "https://www.gstatic.com/generate_204"
    interval: 300      # test every 5 minutes
    tolerance: 50      # switch if 50ms faster
    lazy: false        # always keep testing

In the Mihomo Party GUI, navigate to Proxies → your group and you'll see real-time latency numbers next to each node. The green highlighted node is the currently active one selected by the AI algorithm. With a quality VPN provider like VPN07 offering 1000Mbps bandwidth, the auto-selection will consistently deliver blazing fast speeds.

Configuring TUN Mode (System-Level Proxy)

TUN (Network Tunnel) mode routes all system traffic through the proxy, including apps that don't respect system proxy settings (games, command-line tools, etc.). This is essential for gaming and full-system protection.

Enable TUN Mode

Windows: Open Mihomo Party → Settings → TUN Mode → toggle ON. You'll be prompted for admin rights. A virtual network adapter "Mihomo" will appear in Network Settings.
macOS: Settings → TUN Mode → toggle ON → approve system extension in Privacy & Security. The first enable requires a system restart.
Verify: Visit vpn07.com/en/ip-lookup.html to confirm your IP has changed to the VPN node.

# Mihomo Party config.yaml TUN section:
tun:
  enable: true
  stack: system          # or "gvisor" for better compatibility
  auto-route: true
  auto-detect-interface: true
  dns-hijack:
    - "any:53"
  strict-route: false    # set true for full leak protection

Protocol Comparison: Which One to Use?

Mihomo Party supports all major proxy protocols via the Mihomo kernel. Here's a quick reference for choosing the right one:

VLESS + Reality

Best 2026

Most censorship-resistant protocol. Uses TLS 1.3 camouflage that mimics real HTTPS traffic. Highest detection bypass rate. Recommended for restricted regions.

Hysteria2

Fastest Speed

Built on QUIC/UDP. Excellent for high-packet-loss environments. Ideal for streaming 4K video. Can reach theoretical speeds up to 1000Mbps on quality servers.

Trojan

Stable

TLS-based, mimics HTTPS. Very stable and widely supported. Good balance between speed and security. Works well for daily browsing and work.

VMess

Classic

The original V2Ray protocol. Mature and widely supported. Still reliable but increasingly replaced by VLESS for performance reasons.

Setting Up Smart Proxy Rules

Proxy rules determine which traffic goes through the VPN and which accesses the internet directly. Mihomo Party supports several rule modes:

Rule

Smart split: China/local traffic direct, foreign traffic via VPN. Best performance.

Global

All traffic through VPN. Maximum protection but may slow local services.

Direct

Bypass all proxies. Useful for temporarily disabling without closing the app.

For most users, Rule mode is ideal — it uses rule sets to route traffic intelligently. Popular rule sets include Loyalsoldier/clash-rules which automatically classifies Chinese vs. international domains.

Speed Optimization Tips

💡 Tip 1: Use UDP protocols for speed

Hysteria2 and TUIC use UDP transport and are significantly faster than TCP-based protocols like VMess in high-latency environments. If your VPN provider supports them, prioritize these.

💡 Tip 2: Enable DNS over HTTPS

In Mihomo Party settings, enable DNS → Fake-IP mode with a trusted DoH server (e.g., 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8). This prevents DNS leaks and speeds up domain resolution.

💡 Tip 3: Set appropriate test intervals

For AI node selection, a 300-second interval is ideal. Too frequent testing (under 60s) wastes bandwidth; too infrequent (over 600s) means you stay on a degraded node too long.

💡 Tip 4: Match node location to use case

For streaming: choose nodes in the content's target region. For general browsing: nearest low-latency node. With VPN07's 70+ countries coverage, you'll always find the optimal location.

Common Questions & Fixes

Q: Mihomo Party won't start on Windows — "kernel not found" error

Fix: Go to Settings → Kernel Management → click "Download" next to Mihomo. Ensure you have internet access without a proxy first (disconnect any existing proxy). The kernel download requires direct internet access on first install.

Q: Subscription import fails with "invalid config" error

Fix: The subscription URL must return valid YAML/JSON for Clash Meta. Check that: (1) the URL is accessible, (2) it returns Content-Type: application/yaml or text/plain, (3) the profile structure is valid Clash/Mihomo format. Try opening the URL directly in a browser to inspect the content.

Q: TUN mode enabled but traffic not going through proxy

Fix (Windows): Open Device Manager → check that "Mihomo" virtual adapter is enabled. Try running Mihomo Party with admin rights. Disable other VPN/proxy software that may conflict.
Fix (macOS): System Settings → Privacy & Security → approve the network extension. Sometimes a full reboot is required after first enable.

Q: All nodes show high latency or "timeout"

Fix: Switch the test URL from http://www.gstatic.com/generate_204 to https://cp.cloudflare.com/generate_204. Ensure your system's DNS is not blocked. Try disabling your system firewall temporarily to test.

Q: macOS — "MihomoParty is damaged and can't be opened"

Fix: Run in Terminal: sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/MihomoParty.app then reopen. This is a macOS Gatekeeper restriction on unsigned apps, not a real virus warning.

Q: How do I update Mihomo Party to the latest version?

Method 1: In-app update — Settings → Check for Updates → apply. Method 2: Download latest installer from GitHub Releases and install over the existing version. Your profiles and settings are preserved.

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