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Gas Mask

gas-mask · v0.8.6 • auto-updates • deprecated

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Hosts file editor/manager

brew install --cask gas-mask
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Trust Score 4/10
Open source +0
Active development +2
Licensed +0
Auto-updates +1
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Gas Mask is a dedicated macOS hosts file editor and manager, offering a user-friendly interface for developers and system administrators to manage network settings. Its unique focus on hosts file management makes it a valuable tool for those needing precise control over domain mappings and network configurations.

Gas Mask allows users to edit and manage the hosts file on macOS, providing a graphical interface for network configuration.

Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community following, evidenced by 3819 stars and 254 forks, though the unknown license and 86 open issues may raise concerns.

Community: No community discussion found yet.

Pros

  • + Dedicated hosts file management tool with a user-friendly interface
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and bug fixes are always available
  • + Actively maintained with a significant GitHub following

Cons

  • - Unknown license status may be a concern for some users
  • - Past compatibility issues with macOS Sierra, though resolved
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Forks
86
Issues
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License
Objective-CLast commit: Mar 1, 2026

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