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 # Hosts
 
-A command line program for managing hosts file entries.
+`hosts` is a command line program for managing hosts file entries.
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+`hosts` works with existing hosts files and entries, making it easier to add, remove, disable/enabled, comment, and search hosts file entries using simple, memorable commands.
 
 ## Installation