This project helps synchronize /etc/hosts
(and friends) in a configurable and pluggable way.
Using split DNS, magical DNS servers, and dealing with DNS hijacking while working remotely can be a painful experience.
When you simply need to resolve hostnames to a simple address you can take advantage of /etc/hosts
or even a local DNS service. In time this can become a cumbersome process and difficult to share with the rest of the team.