https://github.com/mirbyte/hostsmatic

Lightweight and simple hosts file automation.
https://github.com/mirbyte/hostsmatic

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Lightweight and simple hosts file automation.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mirbyte/hostsmatic
• Owner: mirbyte
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-03-16T15:22:57.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-17T12:37:53.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-17T13:43:18.077Z (3 months ago)
• Language: Batchfile
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• Size: 9.51 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# HostsMatic

*Windows-Hosts-File-Blocklist-Automater*

## EARLY TEST RELEASE !

Usage of hosts file is an outdated method but many people still use it. DNS over HTTPS skips the use of hosts file. These three files work together to provide a complete solution for managing Windows hosts file updates with blocklists, including installation and removal.

**1. installer.bat**

   - Windows batch script that installs HostsMatic

   - Creates installation directory in Program Files

   - Copies necessary files and creates a shortcut in Startup folder

   - Creates a backup of the original hosts file

   - Runs initial setup wizard

**2. HostsMatic.exe**

   - Compiled Python script that manages host file updates

   - Includes Microsoft telemetry blocklist

   - Handles automatic updates and DNS cache flushing

   - Provides setup wizard for configuration

  

**3. uninstaller.bat**

   - Windows batch script that removes HostsMatic

   - Removes program files and startup shortcut

   - Optionally restores original hosts file from backup

   - Provides cleanup options for backup files




### Sources:

- https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts

- https://gitlab.com/hagezi/mirror/-/raw/main/dns-blocklists/hosts/native.winoffice.txt

- https://github.com/pschneider1968/pihole-bl-msft-telemetry-bsi