Gas Mask
MacSimplify macOS Hosts File Management
Overview
Gas Mask is a lightweight macOS utility for developers and power users to manage hosts files effortlessly. It supports quick switching between multiple profiles, syntax-highlighted editing, and applying changes without terminal commands or sudo. Ideal for testing local sites, blocking domains, or redirecting traffic, it streamlines workflows by eliminating manual system directory navigation. With an intuitive interface, users toggle profiles in one click, making it essential for flexible network routing control via hosts files.
Key Features
- Multiple hosts profile management
- Syntax-highlighted editing
- One-click profile activation/deactivation
- No terminal/sudo required for changes
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Lightweight and fast performance
- ⊕ Simplifies workflow for hosts file tweaks
- ⊕ Open-source and free to use
Cons
- ⊖ Infrequent updates may cause minor compatibility gaps with latest macOS versions