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hostsmgr

by henryppv2.1.1

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

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id henrypp.hostsmgr --exact --version 2.1.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v2.1.1

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for hostsmgr.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install hostsmgr on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id henrypp.hostsmgr --exact --version 2.1.1. winget downloads the installer from henrypp and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install hostsmgr silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id henrypp.hostsmgr --exact 2.1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall hostsmgr via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id henrypp.hostsmgr --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from hostsmgr's Apps & Features entry.
Is hostsmgr free?
hostsmgr is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/henrypp/hostsmgr) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does hostsmgr work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls hostsmgr directly from the publisher.
How do I keep hostsmgr up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id henrypp.hostsmgr --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of hostsmgr from microsoft/winget-pkgs.