HostFileApp – Edit your Mac's hosts file without using the Terminal

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Hi HN,I built a small macOS utility called HostFileApp that lets you manage your /etc/hosts file with a simple visual interface — no Terminal required.I’ve always found editing the hosts file manually a bit risky and inconvenient (especially when switching between dev and production environments), so I wanted something that felt native to macOS and handled the details safely.What it does: • Add, edit, or disable host entries visually • Automatically back up before every save • Validate hostnames and IPs • Flush the DNS cache instantly • Optional lightweight local DNS server with wildcard domain support (*.example.com)It’s built with Swift and SwiftUI, signed and notarised by Apple, and runs

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Website: hostfileapp.com