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hostctl

by Natthasathv2.0.0

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Windows hosts manager with tags.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Natthasath.hostctl --exact --version 2.0.0

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

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About

hostctl is a small CLI tool for managing the Windows hosts file with tagged entries: list, add, edit, remove hosts, manage tags, and create backups. Supports sorting by IP, hostname, and tags.

Installers · v2.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64Portable-Direct

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 hostctl.

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 hostctl on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Natthasath.hostctl --exact --version 2.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Natthasath and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install hostctl silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Natthasath.hostctl --exact 2.0.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall hostctl via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Natthasath.hostctl --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from hostctl's Apps & Features entry.
Is hostctl free?
hostctl is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/natthasath/hostctl) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does hostctl 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 hostctl directly from the publisher.
How do I keep hostctl up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Natthasath.hostctl --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of hostctl from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 2.0.0latest
  • 1.0.0