Windows
Download
Section titled “Download”| File | When to use |
|---|---|
| CheezyClash-win-x64.exe | Normal install (registers TUN helper) |
| CheezyClash-win-x64.zip | Portable — extract and run |
All builds: GitHub Releases → latest
Install (NSIS)
Section titled “Install (NSIS)”- Run the installer, choose install location.
- Installer registers CheezyHelperService for TUN (stop/restart on upgrade).
- Launch CheezyClash from Start menu.
First profile
Section titled “First profile”- Sidebar → Profiles.
- Paste subscription URL → Import from URL, or Import file for local YAML/zip.
- Click Activate on the profile you want.
Connect
Section titled “Connect”- Settings → Connection → Proxy or TUN.
- Home → Connect.
- If TUN and footer shows helper not ready → Install helper (UAC once).
Proxy vs TUN on Windows
Section titled “Proxy vs TUN on Windows”| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Proxy | Sets system proxy to Mihomo mixed port. Browser and many apps follow it. |
| TUN | Virtual adapter + DNS hijack in generated config. Broader capture; needs helper. |
See Connection modes and Helper service if TUN fails.
Updating
Section titled “Updating”Download a new installer or portable zip. Installer replaces the helper service safely. If you develop/build locally, stop the service first: sc stop CheezyHelperService.
Uninstall
Section titled “Uninstall”Use Windows Apps & features. NSIS uninstall stops and removes CheezyHelperService.