Hugo
by gohugoio
Hugo: Lightning-Fast Static Site Generator in Go
Build blazing-fast static websites in milliseconds with this powerful Go-based framework that requires zero runtime dependencies.
- 86,181+ GitHub stars
- Built with Go
- Sub-second build times even for sites with thousands of pages
- Apache License 2.0 license
About This Project
Hugo is a high-performance static site generator that transforms your content into complete websites at incredible speeds. Built in Go, it compiles thousands of pages in under a second, making it ideal for projects of any scale—from personal blogs to enterprise documentation portals.
What sets Hugo apart is its single-binary architecture that requires no dependencies, databases, or runtimes. Simply write your content in Markdown, choose from hundreds of themes, and Hugo handles the rest. Its intelligent content organization system, powerful templating engine, and built-in asset pipeline eliminate the complexity typically associated with web development.
The framework excels at handling diverse content types through its flexible taxonomy system and shortcodes. Whether you're building a technical documentation site, a marketing landing page, or a multi-language blog, Hugo's live reload development server and incremental builds make iteration effortless. Deploy anywhere—from GitHub Pages to enterprise CDNs—with generated static HTML that loads instantly and scales infinitely.
With an active community contributing themes, plugins, and extensive documentation, Hugo has become the go-to choice for developers who value speed, simplicity, and reliability in their web projects.
Key Features
- Sub-second build times even for sites with thousands of pages
- Single binary installation with zero runtime dependencies
- Powerful templating with Go templates and partials
- Built-in asset pipeline for SCSS, JavaScript bundling, and image processing
- Native multi-language and i18n support
- Live reload development server with instant updates
- Flexible content organization with custom taxonomies and content types
- Extensive theme ecosystem with easy customization
How You Can Use It
Creating technical documentation sites with versioning and search capabilities
Building high-performance marketing websites and landing pages
Developing personal or company blogs with rich content management
Generating multi-language websites with internationalization support
Publishing knowledge bases and educational content platforms
Deploying portfolio sites and project showcases for developers
Who Is This For?
Web developers, technical writers, content creators, and DevOps engineers who need fast, maintainable static websites without the overhead of traditional CMS platforms