Maza ad blocking

Maza ad blocking

Maza is a local ad blocker that works like Pi-hole but operates directly on your operating system by modifying the hosts file, requiring no additional hardware or network configuration.

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Last commit
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Details:
Estimated Popularity
8
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
Apache-2.0
Deployment Difficulty
Easy
Language
Shell

Maza is a simple yet effective local ad blocker that modifies your system's hosts file to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains. Unlike network-based solutions, it works directly on your device without requiring additional hardware or network configuration.

Key Features

  • Local Ad Blocking:

    • System-wide ad blocking
    • No network configuration needed
    • Works with all applications
    • No performance overhead
    • Instant activation
    • Offline functionality
  • Simple Operation:

    • Single command installation
    • Easy start/stop control
    • Automatic blocklist updates
    • No complex configuration
    • Minimal dependencies
    • Lightweight footprint
  • Comprehensive Protection:

    • Blocks ads and trackers
    • Malware domain blocking
    • Multiple blocklist sources
    • Custom domain support
    • Regular list updates
    • Community-maintained lists
  • Cross-Platform Support:

    • Native Linux support
    • macOS compatibility
    • BSD systems support
    • Windows WSL compatible
    • Shell script based
    • POSIX compliant

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