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Gas Mask
gas-mask · v0.8.6 • auto-updates • deprecated
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8.0
Hosts file editor/manager
brew install --cask gas-mask 54
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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, 2026Gas 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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