HostFileApp
Provides a visual interface to add, edit, delete, enable, disable, search, and comment on host entries, with automatic backups and validation.
A macOS utility that provides a visual interface for managing the hosts file, eliminating the need for terminal commands. It solves the problem of editing system files manually, which is error-prone and requires technical knowledge. The product targets developers, IT professionals, and other Mac users who need to manage host entries for local development or testing. It is delivered as a paid desktop application with a 7-day free trial, offering features like automatic backups, DNS cache flushing, and a built-in local DNS server.
Key features
- Visual host entry editor
- Enable/disable entries with one click
- Search and filter entries
- Add comments to entries
- Automatic backups before save
- Preserves original system entries
- Validates IP addresses and hostnames
- Unsaved changes indicator
- Reload from disk
- Built-in local DNS server
- Wildcard domain support
- Automatic DNS settings management
- Restore original DNS when disabled
- Flush DNS cache instantly
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Visual status indicators
Social posts
- No social media activity detected
GTM channels
- No GTM activity detected
ICP
- Software developers
- IT teams
- Freelancers solopreneurs