- Developer
- Muhammad Athar
Atex Host Manager is a powerful, fully-tested C# application designed to streamline local development by efficiently managing Windows hosts file entries and XAMPP virtual hosts. This tool provides developers with a user-friendly interface to automate and simplify virtual host configuration in XAMPP Apache, enhancing productivity and reducing the likelihood of configuration errors.
Benefits of Atex Host Manager
Atex Host Manager is ideal for developers seeking a more efficient way to handle hosts and virtual hosts management in a Windows and XAMPP environment. Its automation and intuitive features make it a valuable tool for local development, improving setup speed and accuracy. Whether managing hosts for small projects or multiple complex applications, Atex Host Manager provides a robust solution, streamlining the development experience and reducing configuration time.Features
1. Windows Hosts File Management
- Easy Host Creation and Modification: Atex Host Manager allows users to seamlessly add, edit, or remove entries in the Windows hosts file. This functionality is essential for local development and testing, enabling developers to map specific domains to local IP addresses or paths.
- Enhanced User Interface: Provides a user-friendly interface to interact with the hosts file, eliminating the need for manual file edits and reducing errors.
2. XAMPP Virtual Hosts Listing
- Lists All Configured XAMPP Virtual Hosts: Displays a comprehensive list of all current XAMPP virtual hosts, helping users to quickly view and manage their Apache configurations.
- Real-Time Synchronization: Automatically updates the list if there are any changes to the XAMPP Apache virtual hosts configuration, keeping the user up-to-date without requiring restarts.
3. Automated Virtual Host Addition
- Automatic XAMPP Apache Config Updates: Allows users to select a host entry from the Windows hosts file and automatically adds it as a new virtual host in the XAMPP Apache configuration. This removes the need to manually edit the Apache config files, saving time and minimizing configuration errors.
- Custom Document Root Path: Lets users specify the path to the web document root directory for each virtual host, providing flexibility in structuring local development environments.
4. Seamless Integration with XAMPP
- Direct Configuration Updates: Atex Host Manager directly modifies XAMPP's httpd-vhosts.conf file, which Apache uses to manage virtual hosts. This integration ensures that all virtual hosts created through the application are immediately active upon Apache restart.
- Error Handling and Validation: The application checks for potential conflicts, ensuring new virtual hosts don’t interfere with existing ones.
5. Robust and Fully Tested
- Reliable Performance: Atex Host Manager has been thoroughly tested to ensure stability, security, and consistent performance across Windows environments.
- Error Logging: Provides detailed logging for troubleshooting, making it easier to understand any issues that arise during virtual host creation or management.
