Have you ever found yourself editing the /etc/hosts file and thought: "There must be an easier way to do this..."? Well, me too! And that's how I decided to create HostControl.

But wait... a host manager in the terminal? Exactly! 😎

After years of working with web development, I decided to challenge myself and create a desktop application, using none other than Python — yes, it was my first time working with this language in a project!

Using the fantastic Textual library, I developed a simple yet highly functional interface that runs directly in the terminal. The idea is to allow you to manage your host groups in a practical and efficient way, without having to manually open that tedious file.

Why did I make this?

Simply because I wanted to! 😆 Besides being a great way to learn something new, I thought it would be fun to create something that could be useful for me and other fellow devs, system administrators, or anyone who deals with the /etc/hosts file.

About the app

With HostControl, you can visually add, edit, or remove host groups, all within the terminal, without hassle. Plus, the usability-focused design ensures that anyone can use it, whether for development purposes or just out of curiosity.

If you liked the idea or are just curious, check out the project's repository on GitHub. Who knows, you might get inspired to create your own app just for fun! 😄

https://github.com/nunesfd/hostcontrol

I think it turned out pretty cool and functional, but I’d love to hear what you think!
Let’s chat! Leave a comment with your thoughts, or if you have any suggestions, feel free to share them.