1. Split Routing vs. Global Proxy
Global Proxy
- • All traffic goes through the proxy node
- • Local websites slow down (routing through overseas servers)
- • High data consumption and potentially higher costs
- • May trigger security flags on local platforms
Split Routing
- • Local sites connect directly at full speed
- • International services routed through proxy
- • Saves bandwidth and reduces latency
- • Supports granular routing for AI, streaming, and more
2. Rule Types Explained
DOMAIN-SUFFIX Domain Suffix Match
Matches a domain and all its subdomains. The most common rule type.
# Route all Google services via PROXY - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,google.com,PROXY # YouTube 及子域名走 PROXY - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,youtube.com,PROXY
DOMAIN-KEYWORD Domain Keyword Match
Any request with a domain containing this keyword will be matched. Great for batch-handling similar services.
# Any request with 'openai' in the domain goes to AI Traffic - DOMAIN-KEYWORD,openai,AI-Proxy
GEOIP Geographical IP Match
Routes based on server IP location. CN indicates Mainland Chinese IPs (usually set to DIRECT).
# Direct connection for Mainland China IPs - GEOIP,CN,DIRECT # 私有局域网 IP 直连 - GEOIP,PRIVATE,DIRECT
RULE-SET Rule Sets (Recommended)
Links to large external rule files maintained by the community. One line can replace thousands of rules; the industry standard for modern Clash setups.
# Link to Loyalsoldier's Rule Set from GitHub - RULE-SET,gfw,PROXY - RULE-SET,china,DIRECT
3. Proxy Group Configuration
Proxy groups determine which node(s) a matched request should use. Common types include:
select Manual Select
You manually choose nodes in the Proxies panel. Best for main navigation groups.
url-test Auto-Speed-Test
Automatically selects the lowest-latency node. Best for general international browsing.
fallback Fault Tolerance
Switches to a backup node only if the primary fails. Essential for maintaining stable IPs for AI tools.
proxy-groups: # 主策略组：手动选择 - name: 🔰 选择节点 type: select proxies: [🚀 自动选速, 香港节点, 日本节点] # 自动测速组 - name: 🚀 自动选速 type: url-test url: https://www.gstatic.com/generate_204 interval: 300 proxies: [香港节点, 日本节点, 美国节点] # AI 专线：故障转移，IP 固定不漂移 - name: 🤖 AI 专线 type: fallback url: https://www.gstatic.com/generate_204 interval: 60 proxies: [美国节点1, 美国节点2]
4. Popular Rule Set Recommendations
| Rule Set | Usage | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| gfw | GFW Domain Blacklist | PROXY |
| china | Local Chinese Domains | DIRECT |
| openai | OpenAI / ChatGPT Domains | AI Traffic |
| netflix | Netflix Domains | Streaming Group |
| telegramcidr | Telegram IP Ranges | PROXY |
5. Full Routing Rule Snippet Example
rules: # ── AI 服务专线 ────────────────────────────────── - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,openai.com,🤖 AI 专线 - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,claude.ai,🤖 AI 专线 - DOMAIN-KEYWORD,openai,🤖 AI 专线 # ── 流媒体 ─────────────────────────────────────── - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,netflix.com,🎬 流媒体 - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,nflxvideo.net,🎬 流媒体 - DOMAIN-SUFFIX,disneyplus.com,🎬 流媒体 # ── 中国直连 ───────────────────────────────────── - GEOIP,PRIVATE,DIRECT - GEOIP,CN,DIRECT # ── 兜底规则（其余全部走主策略）──────────────────── - MATCH,🔰 选择节点
6. Advanced Pro-Tips
Rule Order Matters
Clash matches rules from top to bottom. The first match wins. Always place more specific rules higher up, with the MATCH (catch-all) rule at the very bottom.
Using Overrides in Clash Verge Rev
Use the "Override / Merge" feature to append custom rules without modifying your subscription file. This ensures your settings persist after updates.
Subscribing to Loyalsoldier's Rule Set
Loyalsoldier/clash-rules is the gold standard for daily-updated rule sets, covering blocked sites, local domains, streaming, and ad-blocking.