This Hexo directory collects community contributed plugins and themes for extending the static site framework.
Hexo
Hexo builds static websites from posts through a JavaScript framework designed for creating and publishing blogs.
About Hexo
Hexo is a Node.js framework for creating and publishing blogs as static websites. Content is written in GitHub Flavored Markdown, with support for most Octopress plugins.
It deploys to GitHub Pages, Heroku and other platforms with one command, supports template engines such as EJS, Pug and Nunjucks through plugins, and offers 455 customizable themes. Setup uses npm command-line commands.
Key features
- Builds static sites from Markdown posts using Node.js
- Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown including most Octopress plugins
- Deploys to GitHub Pages, Heroku or other platforms with one command
- Supports EJS, Pug, Nunjucks and other template engines via plugins
- Integrates with NPM packages such as Babel, PostCSS, Less/Sass
- Provides 455 customizable themes and supports custom theme creation
Best for: People who want to publish a blog as a static site using Markdown and Node.js commands.
Good for
- Builds hundreds of files in seconds using Node.js
- Deploys to GitHub Pages, Heroku, and other platforms with one command
- Works with multiple template engines and common NPM packages
Hexo at a glance
- Website
- hexo.io
- Category
- Marketing & SEO › Social Media Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Hexo alternatives
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Hexo FAQ
How do I start a Hexo blog?
Install hexo-cli with npm, then run hexo init, npm install, and hexo server.
Where can I deploy a Hexo site?
To GitHub Pages, Heroku, or other platforms with one command.
Which template engines work with Hexo?
EJS, Pug, Nunjucks, and many others through plugins.
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