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Hexo

A fast, simple, and powerful blog framework powered by Node.js.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars38.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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PublishingStatic Site GeneratorJavascriptHexo ThemesMarkdown BlogNodejs Blog
Overview

Why consider Hexo?

Hexo is a fast, simple, and powerful blog framework written in JavaScript (Node.js). It renders thousands of Markdown posts into super-fast static HTML within seconds, supporting hundreds of themes, custom tag plugins, and single-command GitHub Pages deployment.

Guided learning

Learn Hexo by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Hexo

Hexo generates blazing fast personal blogs and portfolio sites with rich markdown typography and automatic asset rendering.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install -g hexo-cli
2hexo init my-blog
3cd my-blog && hexo server

Hexo is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Hexo FAQs

Hexo is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Hexo is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Hexo is listed as an alternative to Medium. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.