hostsmgr

hostsmgr 2.1.1

Console tool for sysadmins and other peoples who need to autoupdate the "hosts" file. Command line use required.

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About hostsmgr

Console tool for sysadmins and other peoples who need to autoupdate the "hosts" file. Command line use required.

Technical details

Publisherhenrypp
Version2.1.1
LicenseGPL-3.0
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDhenrypp.hostsmgr

Install hostsmgr from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=henrypp.hostsmgr -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=henrypp.hostsmgr -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=henrypp.hostsmgr -e

Install hostsmgr together with other apps in one command »

hostsfileadblock

Frequently asked questions

Is hostsmgr free?

Yes. hostsmgr is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.

What is the latest version of hostsmgr?

The latest version is 2.1.1.

Is it safe to download hostsmgr?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 95b1f551c82a5a641c42b2543efa8bc915c46edd2aa97563329d62384de56d70.

Which Windows versions does hostsmgr support?

hostsmgr runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall hostsmgr?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find hostsmgr and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=henrypp.hostsmgr -e.

Is there a portable version of hostsmgr?

Yes. hostsmgr is available as a portable ZIP archive (hostsmgr-2.1.1-bin.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.