iHosts
iHosts is a Mac utility app designed to help developers and system administrators manage their hosts file (/etc/hosts) through a simple graphical interface. The hosts file is used to map hostnames to IP addresses locally, which is commonly needed for web development, testing environments, blocking websites, or redirecting traffic. iHosts eliminates the need to manually edit the hosts file in Terminal by providing an intuitive interface where users can easily add, remove, and toggle host entries on and off. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently need to switch between different server environments or test local versions of websites.
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1 suggestionBased on the available information, iHosts appears to be a relatively niche utility that may no longer be actively maintained, as version 1.4.0 suggests it hasn't seen recent updates. Unfortunately, no clear information about Apple Silicon compatibility or active development was found. For managing hosts files on Apple Silicon Macs, consider switching to Gas Mask, a well-maintained native alternative that provides similar functionality for editing and managing hosts files through a clean graphical interface. Gas Mask offers the same core features of adding, removing, and toggling host entries, plus additional features like hosts file sets and backup functionality.
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