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@thomasguillot thomasguillot released this 01 Jul 20:23
v0.2.0
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Adds an in-app update checker so the app can tell you when a new version is out and fetch it for you.

Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later.

New

  • Update checker. Hosts Switchr now checks GitHub Releases for a newer version and, when one exists, downloads the .dmg and opens it for you to drag into Applications.
    • A new "Check for Updates…" item in the menu-bar menu (above Quit). When an update is available it becomes "Update to vX.Y.Z…".
    • A "Automatically check for updates on launch" toggle in Settings (on by default). The automatic check runs ~10 minutes after launch so it never collides with the source refresh.
    • Downloads are https-only and size-checked; the app only mounts the disk image — it never runs it. In keeping with the unsigned design there's no signature/notarization step.

Install

  1. Download HostsSwitchr-0.2.0.dmg below.

  2. Open it and drag Hosts Switchr onto Applications.

  3. The app is unsigned (it deliberately uses no Apple Developer Program, signing, or privileged helper), so macOS blocks it on first launch. To allow it:

    • Double-click Hosts Switchr; when macOS warns it "can't verify the developer," click Done (not "Move to Trash").
    • Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and scroll to the Security section.
    • Click Open Anyway next to "Hosts Switchr" was blocked to protect your Mac, then authenticate and click Open.

    macOS only asks once — after that it launches normally.

/etc/hosts is only ever changed when you click Apply (you'll be asked for your admin password — the only privileged step).

DMG SHA-256: d21e219eecc739f7a954c81bc49b055a09e60912b3bf4db35709b6b6e04f1a2f

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