Rule mode vs global mode: what's the difference?

The selector at the top right of the Proxies page switches the proxy mode. The core difference is how traffic is split:

Mode	Traffic handling	Best for
Rule	Matches the config rules top-down: domestic domains and LAN go direct, foreign destinations use the proxy	Daily use, balancing speed and traffic
Global	All traffic goes through the proxy server	Temporary "everything through proxy" needs

Rule mode (recommended for daily use)

Rules match top to bottom and stop at the first hit. A typical subscription routes LAN and domestic domains directly, rejects ad domains, then hands the rest to a proxy group. This means:

• Domestic sites are not detoured and stay fast
• Plan traffic is not wasted
• Routing rules are maintained automatically by the subscription

Rule syntax is covered in Rules and proxy groups in Proxy Groups.

Global mode (temporary use)

All requests go through the proxy server—useful when a target site isn't covered by the rules or when you need a single exit. The cost: domestic traffic also detours through the proxy, slowing things down and consuming plan traffic.

Recommendation

Keep rule mode unless you have a specific reason. Switch to global only temporarily and switch back afterwards. If some sites fail under rule mode, update the subscription rules first rather than leaving global mode on.