Hiddify — Multi-Protocol Proxy Client for All Devices

Introduction

Hiddify is an open-source, cross-platform proxy client that supports a wide range of tunneling protocols. It provides a graphical interface for managing proxy configurations, subscription links, and routing rules across desktop and mobile platforms.

What Hiddify Does

• Connects to proxy servers using VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Hysteria 2, TUIC, SSH, Reality, and other protocols
• Manages multiple server profiles and subscription links with automatic updates
• Routes traffic selectively based on domain, IP, or application rules
• Provides traffic statistics and connection diagnostics in the UI
• Supports config fragment merging and custom Sing-box/Xray core configurations

Architecture Overview

Hiddify is built with Flutter for the cross-platform UI layer, with Sing-box and Xray-core as the underlying proxy engines. On each platform, it manages a local proxy listener (SOCKS5/HTTP) and a TUN device for system-wide tunneling. Configuration files are generated dynamically from user-provided subscription links and routing preferences.

Self-Hosting & Configuration

• Install via platform-specific packages (APK, MSI, DMG, AppImage, IPA via AltStore)
• Import server configs by scanning QR codes or pasting subscription URLs
• Customize routing rules using the built-in rule editor or raw JSON configs
• Toggle between Sing-box and Xray cores depending on protocol needs
• Configure DNS settings including DNS-over-HTTPS and custom upstream resolvers

Key Features

• Supports more tunneling protocols than most competing clients
• Single codebase for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Automatic subscription updates with latency-based server selection
• TUN mode for transparent proxying of all system traffic
• Open-source with no telemetry or usage tracking

Comparison with Similar Tools

• v2rayA — Web-based V2Ray client for Linux servers; Hiddify is a native GUI app for all platforms
• NekoRay — Desktop-only Qt-based client; Hiddify adds mobile support and Flutter-based UI
• Clash Verge — Clash-core based with YAML configs; Hiddify supports more proxy protocols natively
• sing-box CLI — The underlying engine without a GUI; Hiddify wraps it with a full graphical interface

FAQ

Q: Does Hiddify include proxy servers? A: No. Hiddify is a client application. You need your own proxy server or subscription link to connect through.

Q: Can I use Hiddify on iOS? A: Yes. Hiddify is available for iOS and can be sideloaded via AltStore or TestFlight.

Q: Which proxy core does Hiddify use by default? A: Hiddify uses Sing-box as the default core engine but also supports Xray-core for protocols that require it.

Q: Is my traffic logged by Hiddify? A: No. Hiddify runs entirely on your device and does not send any data to external servers.

Sources

• https://github.com/hiddify/hiddify-app
• https://hiddify.com