hostsman

Cross-platform command line tool for handling hosts files

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Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

cross-platform command line tool for adding, removing or listing mappings in hosts file.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install hostsman`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing