HostAdmin

Saving your time when you switch domain-ip mapping (Hosts file) between different environment. Awesome host file editor !
What is HostAdmin?
HostAdmin is a highly efficient Chrome extension that enables seamless and swift switching of domain-ip mapping in your Hosts files. Originally designed as a Firefox Addon, HostAdmin has now been ported for Chrome users. The extension greatly enhances productivity by not only allowing you to group and hide different projects but also automatically refreshing your DNS cache whenever you make changes in your Hosts file, even if you've done it manually. It's a must-have tool for those working in different environments.

Extension stats

By: T.G.
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.89 (53)
Version: 1.4.8 (Last updated: 2013-08-17)
Creation date: 2013-08-17
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • browsingData
Size: 185.34K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

HostAdmin Chrome port

Saving your time when you switch domain-ip mapping between different environment

Firefox Version https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/hostadmin/

Introduction HostAdmin is a Firefox Addon , that helps you modify the Hosts file , switch domain-ip mapping. HostAdmin can understand your Hosts file via a enhanced Hosts file syntax.

In additional, HostAdmin refresh your DNS cache automaticlly whenever you change your Hosts file, even manually.

How does HostAdmin analyze the Hosts file Common IP DOMAIN [#COMMENT]

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very convenient for switching IP hosts frequently
  • Includes instructions to allow write access to HOSTS file
  • Users find it very good or wonderful overall
Cons
  • helper.set is not a function - errors when trying to save
  • Does not work properly on some versions of Chrome and Ubuntu
  • Inserts ad network tracking codes
  • Slow performance with large IP lists
Most mentioned
  • very good
  • wonderful extension
  • instructions to allow write access
  • issues with saving changes
Recent reviews
helper.set is not a function
by Flavien B, 2024-05-30

Cant save. helper.set is not a function
by ning nyco, 2024-05-28

Not working anymore
by Grégory Becker, 2022-03-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HostAdmin requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HostAdmin has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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