iHosts
iHosts is a graphical editor for the /etc/hosts file on macOS and Windows, designed for developers, system administrators and power users who frequently need to manage hostname mappings. It provides a clean interface to view, edit, and switch between different hosts configurations without manually opening the file in a terminal or text editor. The app supports syntax highlighting, allows creation of multiple named groups (e.g. "development", "staging", "production"), and can toggle groups on and off via keyboard shortcuts or the menu bar for rapid testing across different server configurations. Instead of repeatedly editing a text file by hand, users can save and restore entire hosts configurations with a single click.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestioniHosts is listed as requiring Intel 64-bit processors and macOS 10.7 or later, with no mention in the search results of a native Apple Silicon build. The app appears to be a standalone utility with no active recent development visible in the search results — the most recent information is generic and does not specify ongoing maintenance. To determine whether a native build exists or is planned, contact the developer at the vendor's official site to ask about Apple Silicon support and native macOS 28 (September 2028) compatibility. If the developer confirms no native version is in development, consider using built-in alternatives: the HostManager system setting in recent macOS releases provides basic hosts file access, or free open-source tools like Gas Mask (native-compatible) or Hosts Editor alternatives listed on the Mac App Store may serve your workflow. If you rely heavily on iHosts for group switching and shortcuts, checking back with the vendor before September 2028 is worthwhile.
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