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switchhosts · v5.0.2
6
7.5
App to switch hosts
brew install --cask switchhosts 229
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Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v5.0.21mo ago5.0.1→5.0.2
4mo ago5.0.0→5.0.1
5mo ago4.2.0.6119→5.0.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026SwitchHosts is a powerful tool for developers and network administrators to quickly switch between different host configurations. It offers cross-platform support and a user-friendly interface for managing hosts files efficiently.
SwitchHosts allows users to switch between different host configurations quickly and manage their hosts files effectively.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a large community base, though some open issues remain.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Quick and efficient host switching
- + Cross-platform support with active development
- + Large community and GitHub star count
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues regarding permissions
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