# 🎮 Netch - Gaming Acceleration Specialized Tool

> 🚀 **Proxy Tool Optimized for Gaming** | Process-level precise proxying, focused on game network acceleration

[Netch](https://github.com/netchx/netch) is an open-source network proxy tool designed specifically for Windows platform gaming users, achieving process-level precise network proxying by intelligently scanning game directories to obtain process names that need proxying.

## 🎯 Product Features

### 🎮 Gaming-Focused Design

- **Process-Level Proxying**: Only proxy game-related processes, other system applications are unaffected
- **Automatic Game Recognition**: Intelligently scan game directories to automatically obtain processes that need proxying
- **Gaming Mode Optimization**: Connection strategies optimized specifically for gaming network environments
- **Latency Optimization**: Reduce game network latency and improve gaming experience

### ⚡ Performance Advantages

- **Lightweight Design**: Low system resource usage, doesn't affect game performance
- **Fast Startup**: Quick startup speed, ready to use immediately
- **Stable Connection**: Stable connections, reducing game disconnections
- **Smart Routing**: Automatically select optimal network paths

## 📊 System Support

| Item | Requirement | Recommended | Compatibility |
|------|-------------|-------------|---------------|
| **Operating System** | Windows 7+ | Windows 10/11 | ✅ Full Support |
| **Architecture** | 32/64-bit | 64-bit | ✅ Dual Architecture |
| **Device Type** | PC / Tablet | Gaming PC | 🎮 Gaming Optimized |
| **Memory** | 1GB+ | 4GB+ | 💾 Low Usage |
| **Storage Space** | 50MB+ | 200MB+ | 📦 Lightweight |

## 📥 Official Download

> 💡 **Download Tips**: Netch comes as a compressed package, just download and extract to use, no installation required

### 🌟 Download Source Selection

| Download Source | Type | Stability | Recommendation |
|----------------|------|-----------|----------------|
| [🚀 Mirror Acceleration 1](https://git.886.be/https://github.com/netchx/netch/releases/download/1.9.7/Netch.7z) | Mirror Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| [⚡ Mirror Acceleration 2](https://gh.xxooo.cf/https://github.com/netchx/netch/releases/download/1.9.7/Netch.7z) | Mirror Source | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| [📦 Official GitHub](https://github.com/netchx/netch/releases/download/1.9.7/Netch.7z) | Official Source | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |

### 📋 Version Information

- **Current Version**: v1.9.7
- **File Format**: 7z compressed package
- **File Size**: About 25MB
- **Installation**: Portable, no installation required

## ⚠️ Important Usage Notes

### 🎮 Gaming-Related Tips

> ⚠️ **Performance Note**
>
> - Although Netch is designed for gaming, its underlying protocols are not game-specific protocols
> - For high-requirement competitive games, performance may not fully meet needs
> - Recommend testing before use to confirm suitability for your gaming environment

> 🚫 **Usage Restrictions**
>
> - Recommend turning off Netch when using **BitTorrent downloads**
> - Avoid P2P traffic violating service provider terms of use
> - Comply with local laws, regulations, and service terms

### 🛡️ Security Recommendations

- **Official Download**: Only download from official channels to avoid security risks
- **Antivirus Scan**: Recommend virus scanning after download
- **Firewall Settings**: Allow firewall access when first running
- **Regular Updates**: Keep software at latest version

## 🚀 Quick Usage Tutorial

### 📋 Step One: Software Configuration

![Software Interface](netch-01.png)

> **Interface Overview**: Familiarize yourself with Netch main interface and basic functions

### 🔧 Step Two: Server Setup

![Server Configuration](netch-02.png)

> **Add Server**: Configure proxy server information

### 🎮 Step Three: Mode Selection

![Mode Configuration](netch-03.png)

> **Gaming Mode**: Select appropriate game proxy mode

### ⚙️ Step Four: Advanced Settings

![Advanced Settings](netch-04.png)

> **Personalized Configuration**: Adjust advanced parameters as needed

### 🎯 Step Five: Process Management

![Process Management](netch-05.png)

> **Process Selection**: Specify game processes that need proxying

### ▶️ Step Six: Start Proxy

![Start Proxy](netch-06.png)

> **Begin Usage**: Start proxy service, begin game acceleration

## 🎮 Supported Game Types

### 🎯 Advantageous Game Types

| Game Type | Suitability | Effect | Description |
|-----------|-------------|---------|-------------|
| **MMORPG** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Significant Improvement | Reduce latency, decrease lag |
| **FPS Games** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good Improvement | Improve connection stability |
| **MOBA Games** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good Improvement | Optimize matchmaking server connections |
| **Casual Games** | ⭐⭐⭐ | General Improvement | Basic connection optimization |

### 🎯 Common Game Support

- **Steam Games**: Supports most Steam platform games
- **Epic Games**: Supports Epic Store games
- **Blizzard Games**: World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Overwatch, etc.
- **Tencent Games**: League of Legends, CrossFire, etc.
- **NetEase Games**: Minecraft, Onmyoji, etc.

## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

### 🔧 Installation & Usage

**Q: How to extract and run Netch?**

A: Usage steps:

1. Download 7z compressed package locally
2. Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract files
3. Enter extraction directory, double-click Netch.exe to run
4. First run may require administrator permissions

**Q: What to do if software doesn't respond after startup?**

A: Possible solutions:

1. Run as administrator
2. Check firewall and antivirus software settings
3. Ensure .NET Framework is installed
4. Re-download and extract software package

### 🎮 Gaming-Related

**Q: How to configure proxy for specific games?**

A: Configuration steps:

1. Create new mode in Mode page
2. Add game's main program file
3. Select appropriate proxy server
4. Start mode and run game

**Q: What to do if game latency doesn't improve?**

A: Optimization suggestions:

1. Switch to different proxy server nodes
2. Adjust proxy mode configuration
3. Check local network environment
4. Try other game acceleration solutions

## 🆚 Software Comparison

| Feature | Netch | Other Game Accelerators | Advantage |
|---------|-------|------------------------|-----------|
| **Open Source** | ✅ Fully Open Source | ❌ Commercial Closed Source | Transparent & Secure |
| **Cost** | 🆓 Completely Free | 💰 Paid Required | Cost Advantage |
| **Customization** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Highly Customizable |
| **Process Control** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Precise Control |
| **Ease of Use** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Requires some technical knowledge |
| **Stability** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Depends on configuration quality |

## 🛠️ Advanced Features

### 📊 Process Monitoring

- **Real-time Monitoring**: Display current proxy process status
- **Traffic Statistics**: Statistics on network usage by each process
- **Connection Details**: View process network connection information

### 🎯 Custom Rules

- **Rule Editing**: Support custom proxy rules
- **Process Matching**: Precisely match processes that need proxying
- **Domain Rules**: Smart traffic splitting based on domain names

### ⚙️ System Integration

- **Startup on Boot**: Support automatic startup when system starts
- **System Tray**: Minimize to system tray for operation
- **Hotkeys**: Support global hotkey operations

## 📞 Getting Help

- 🌐 **Project Homepage**: [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/netchx/netch)
- 📋 **Issue Feedback**: [Issues Page](https://github.com/netchx/netch/issues)
- 📚 **Usage Documentation**: [Wiki Documentation](https://github.com/netchx/netch/wiki)
- 💬 **Community Communication**: QQ Groups and Telegram Channels

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> 📅 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 | 🎮 Applicable Version: Netch 1.9.7
