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Hiddify v4.1.1 includes a built-in Route Rules interface for viewing the current rule list and editing rules exposed by the app.

This editor is more approachable than modifying raw configuration, but it is not the same as unrestricted access to every field in a complete sing-box configuration. The exact controls may also differ between app releases and platforms.

What are Routing Rules?

Routing Rules are a set of intelligent traffic management policies that determine how each network request is handled. Think of it as a traffic control system that guides different vehicles to different roads.

Key Benefits of Routing Rules

Performance Optimization

Direct access for local websites avoids detours and speeds up connection.

Privacy & Security

Sensitive apps (banking/payments) can form a direct connection, bypassing the proxy server.

Data Saving

Only route specific blocked traffic through the proxy to save expensive data quotas.

Flexible Control

Set custom access policies for specific applications, domains, or IP ranges.

How Routing Works in Hiddify

Hiddify presents routing through an in-app interface rather than requiring most users to edit raw JSON. In v4.1.1, the Route Rules area lets you review the rule list and edit the options the app exposes.

Core Features Supported

Rule List: View the routing rules available in the app.
Rule Editing: Change rule fields and actions exposed by the built-in editor.
App-Level Workflow: Make common routing changes without maintaining a complete sing-box configuration by hand.

Not Every sing-box Field Is Exposed: The editor only presents options supported by Hiddify’s interface.
Complex Config Structures: Advanced combinations may still require direct control of a full sing-box configuration.
Release Differences: Check the controls shown in your installed version rather than assuming every platform or release has identical options.

What if You Need More Routing Control?

Start with Hiddify’s built-in rule editor. If the condition, outbound action, or sing-box field you need is not available there, evaluate a client or workflow that exposes full configuration editing.

Alternatives to Evaluate

Platform	Client to Evaluate	Why It May Fit
Windows	Clash Verge Rev	Evaluate when your workflow depends on Clash-style rule management.
Windows	v2rayN	Evaluate when you need client-level routing controls beyond Hiddify’s editor.
macOS	Clash Verge Rev	Evaluate for a Clash-style rules workflow on macOS.
Android	v2rayNG	Evaluate when you need Android-specific routing controls not shown in Hiddify.
iOS	Shadowrocket	Evaluate when you need an iOS client with a different rules workflow.

Feature Comparison

Task	Hiddify v4.1.1 Built-in UI	Full-Config or Advanced-Client Workflow
View and edit app-exposed rules	✅	Usually available
Edit every sing-box configuration field	❌	Depends on the chosen client or workflow
Make common changes without raw JSON	✅	May require more manual work
Build complex custom routing structures	Limited to exposed controls	More flexible when full configuration access is available

How to Choose?

Use Hiddify's built-in editor if...

The rule condition and action you need are visible in the app.
You prefer editing a rule list without maintaining raw sing-box JSON.
You want to keep subscription and routing management in the same client.

Evaluate another workflow if...

A required sing-box field is not exposed in Hiddify’s editor.
Your configuration depends on complex rule ordering or structures.
You need direct ownership of the complete generated configuration.

Before Switching Clients

Backup Subscription

Copy your subscription link from Hiddify Next.

Record the Requirement

Identify the exact rule condition or action missing from Hiddify.

Check Compatibility

Confirm another client supports both your subscription and required routing feature.

Test Safely

Import a copy, test the rule, and keep your current setup until it works.

FAQ

Does Hiddify support routing rules now?

Yes. Hiddify v4.1.1 includes a built-in Route Rules interface with a rule list and editing controls. It remains more limited than directly editing every field in a complete sing-box configuration.

Can I use Hiddify and other clients simultaneously?

**Technically yes, but not recommended.** Running two proxy clients can cause conflicts when they are configured to listen on the same local port or both try to control the system proxy or VPN interface. Compare each client's ports and disable automatic system integration in the client you are only testing.

Should I switch clients just to create one rule?

Try Hiddify's built-in editor first. Consider another client only when the specific condition, action, or configuration field you need is not exposed in your installed Hiddify version.

For help adding a profile before choosing a routing mode, read the Hiddify subscription import guide. More general answers are available in the Hiddify FAQ.