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The modern hosts file editor for people who care about their tools

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Hedit – Modern Hosts File Editor

by valtlfelipe·Feb 24, 2026·1 point·7 comments

AI Analysis

MidCozySlick

Nice UI for a boring file, but /etc/hosts GUI already exists in most package managers.

Strengths
  • Remote file sync + combo files is a genuinely useful abstraction over text editing
  • Auto-sync in background + system tray keeps configurations current without manual intervention
  • Multi-file profile switching reduces friction for environment-specific DNS rules
Weaknesses
  • Hosts file editing is niche and largely solved by terminal editors; GUI doesn't fundamentally change workflow
  • Windows support missing despite being >50% of user base; macOS signing friction blocks adoption
Target Audience

Systems administrators, power users managing multiple hosts configurations

Similar To

Gas Mask (macOS) · HostsMan (Windows) · StevenBlack/hosts

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