Another Mihomo GUI.
Publisher’s description
What is Sparkle?
Sparkle is a proprietary vpn & proxy program for Windows from xishang0128. It ranks 35th by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.26.9, released on September 30, 2026. 25 versions are listed since March 4, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 79 times. The source code on GitHub (xishang0128/sparkle) has 8,003 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “:electron: Another Mihomo GUI. (🛠building...)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Sparkle is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Sparkle safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
81EB6FA8658A5AE774D2FFAB5CA5C42BD69257A2A38CE67C82BCBFD7E764E153· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 25 versions ›25 versions over 2 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26.9Latest | September 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.8 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.7 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.6 | June 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.5 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.4 | April 25, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.3 | March 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.26.2 | February 28, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id xishang0128.Sparkle -echoco install sparkle -ysparkle-windows-1.26.9-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- xishang0128
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/xishang0128/sparkle
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.26.9
- Released
- September 30, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 5, 2025
- Versions listed
- 25
- Updates / year
- 15.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 79
- GitHub stars
- 8,003
- GitHub forks
- 431
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- xishang0128.Sparkle
- Chocolatey package
- sparkle
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sparkle free?
Sparkle is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Sparkle safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Sparkle with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Sparkle be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Sparkle run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Sparkle?
The versions page lists all 25 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 4, 2025.
What are alternatives to Sparkle?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
