How to install Hugo - Static Site Generator Installation Instructions
Hugo is a fast and simple static site generator and tool that makes building websites easy. This article details the steps to install Hugo.
Step 1: Download Hugo
To install Hugo, first download the appropriate version of the Hugo binary from the official download page.
- go to the official Hugo download page. 2.
- select the installation method appropriate for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.)
- open a terminal (command prompt) and follow the instructions to download the Hugo binary.
Step 2: Confirm installation
After the Hugo binary has been downloaded, verify that the installation was successful. 1.
- open a terminal and type the following command to check the version of Hugo.
hugo version
If installed correctly, the Hugo version information will be displayed.
Step 3: Start using Hugo
Once Hugo has been installed correctly, let’s create a new website. 1.
- open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to create the website. 2.
- create a new Hugo site by entering the following command.
hugo new site mywebsite
Navigate to the website directory.
cd mywebsite
- choose a theme and install it. For example, to use Ananke, the official Hugo theme, enter the following command.
git clone https://github.com/budparr/gohugo-theme-ananke.git themes/ananke
- create the website content and generate the website using Hugo.
hugo new post/sample.md
You can create a new page with this command.
To build the page, type the following command.
hugo -t ananke
Now you are ready to install and use Hugo in a basic way. Proceed to customize and build your website and enjoy the charm of a static site!
Note: Installation procedures and requirements are subject to change. We recommend that you follow the instructions provided on the official website and in the documentation.