GitHub - valtlfelipe/hedit: The modern hosts file editor for people who care about their tools

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(pronounced H-edit)

Fast and intuitive hosts file management. The modern hosts file editor for people who care about their tools.

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✨ Features

This application is available on macOS and Linux. Windows support is planned for future releases.

  • Intuitive UI: Clean and user-friendly interface for easy hosts file management with Light & Dark mode.
  • Fast & Secure: Built with modern tech for performance and system-level access and Open-source codebase.
  • Multiple Files: Manage multiple files and activate the one you need.
  • Remote Files: Add and Sync remote hosts files locally (like StevenBlack/hosts, etc.) from a URL.
  • Combo Files: Create combo files by including dynamically other local files or remote URL's.
  • Auto Sync: Enable automatic remote file synchronization so remote files are always up to date.
  • Run in background: Allow Hedit to run in the background (system tray) so Auto Sync can operate continuously.
  • Syntax highlighting: Edit your hosts file with syntax highlighting and validation.

These people help make it happen. You can buy a license or become a sponsor to support Hedit. Thanks for your support! 🫶🏻

⬇️ Installation & Usage (macOS)

Since this application is not yet signed, you'll need to follow these steps to open it on macOS:

  1. Download the latest .dmg or .app file from the Releases page (link will be updated once releases are available).
  2. Drag the application to your Applications folder.
  3. Right-click on the Hedit.app icon in your Applications folder.
  4. Select "Open" from the context menu.
  5. If a warning dialog appears stating "Hedit.app cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer," click "Open" again.
  6. If the app still doesn't open, go to System Settings (or System Preferences) > Privacy & Security.
  7. Scroll down to the "Security" section. You should see a message like "Hedit.app was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer."
  8. Click the "Open Anyway" button next to this message.
  9. You will be prompted to confirm. Click "Open".

The application should now launch successfully.