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SwitchHosts

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SwitchHosts is an App for managing hosts file, it is based on Electron, React, UmiJS, Chakra UI, CodeMirror, etc.

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License model

  • Free • Open Source

Country of Origin

  • CN flagChina

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
Syntax highlight
Multiple selection
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Tray window
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5 / 5 Avg rating (2)
11likes
3comments
11alternatives
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Features

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  1.  Support multiple hosts files
  2.  Localhost

 Tags

  • hosts-file-manager
  • hosts-switcher
  • hostsfile
  • hosts

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SwitchHosts information

  • Developed by

    CN flagoldj

  • Licensing

    Open Source (Apache-2.0) and Free product.

  • Written in

  • Rating

    Average rating of 5

  • Alternatives

    11 alternatives listed

  • Supported Languages

    • English

GitHub repository

  •  25,031 Stars
  •  2,554 Forks
  •  397 Open Issues
  •   Updated Apr 30, 2025 
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Our users have written 3 comments and reviews about SwitchHosts, and it has gotten 11 likes

SwitchHosts was added to AlternativeTo by walidsaleh on Dec 12, 2016 and this page was last updated Jun 5, 2023.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
GaztenLoL
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•Apr 12, 2019
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sweet and nice. Now i can easily switch host files when im in need of downloading asap from cboxes. thanks

TBayAreaPat
•Dec 20, 2022
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Broken site link Author's site is in Chinese

berturion
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•Mar 11, 2018
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Updating, editing, merging and switching between hosts files (local or remote) has never been simpler. Exactly the tool I was looking for.

What is SwitchHosts?

SwitchHosts is an App for managing hosts file, it is based on Electron, React, UmiJS, Chakra UI, CodeMirror, etc.

Features:

  • Syntax highlight The IP, domain name and comments are displayed in different colors so that all kinds of information can be seen at a glance.

  • Multiple selection Combine different solutions through multiple selection modes to complete the configuration of complex environments.

  • Tray window The shortcut menu is displayed in the system tray menu, click to quickly view/switch hosts schemes.

  • Remote hosts Supports local and remote schemes, can download from the network and automatically synchronize remote schemes at regular intervals.

  • Export & Import All local schemes can be easily exported and shared with other team members.

  • Quick comment Click on the line number, or use the shortcut Ctrl + / (Command + / on macOS) to quickly toggle the comment state of a given line.

  • Dark mode It supports light mode and dark mode, which can be switched at will according to your preference.

  • Alfred support Integrated with Alfred, can quickly switch hosts by Workflow.

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