Overview

The Hugo NexT theme starter is a useful tool for individuals who are new to the Hugo framework and want to create their own blog site. It provides a step-by-step guide to installing and deploying the theme on the Vercel platform. The theme is customizable and allows users to preview their site locally before deployment.

Features

• Easy deployment on Vercel platform
• Ability to change framework to Hugo
• Simple cloning of the theme repository
• Local preview of the site
• Customizable configuration parameters
• Built-in GitHub Pages deployment option
• MIT License

Installation

To install the Hugo NexT theme starter, follow these steps:

1. Make sure Git and Hugo software are installed on your PC.
2. Deploy the site on the Vercel platform by clicking the “Deploy with Vercel” button.
3. Login to Vercel with your GitHub account and enter the repository name.
4. Enter the latest Hugo version at the HUGO_VERSION parameter.
5. Change the framework to Hugo in the Deployment settings.
6. Clone the theme repository using the “Use this template” button.
7. Create a repository from the template and clone it on your PC environment.
8. Use the git submodule command to pull all the necessary files from hugo-theme-next.
9. Execute the startup.sh script file to start the local preview of the site.
10. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:1414/ to view the site.

Summary

The Hugo NexT theme starter is a beginner-friendly tool for creating a blog site using the Hugo framework. It provides easy installation and deployment options, as well as a customizable theme with a local preview feature. Users can also choose to deploy their site on GitHub Pages. The theme is licensed under the MIT License, allowing for personal and commercial use.