hexo
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Description:
Fast, simple & powerful blog framework
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 31, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @hexojs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: static-site-generator blog markdown nodejs documentation
Install: brew install hexo
About:
Hexo is a static site generator built on Node.js that allows developers to create fast, clean blogs and websites using Markdown. It provides a powerful plugin system and theme architecture for easy customization and content management.
Key Features:
  • Blazing fast static file generation
  • Markdown support with Hexo Flavored Markdown
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem (500+ plugins)
  • Theme system with easy customization
  • One-command deployment to GitHub Pages, Heroku, etc.
Use Cases:
  • Personal blogs and technical documentation sites
  • Project documentation with GitHub Pages deployment
  • Portfolio websites for developers and designers
Alternatives:
  • Jekyll – Ruby-based, more mature but slower generation
  • Gatsby – React-based, more complex but better for dynamic content
  • Hugo – Go-based, extremely fast but different templating approach
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 8.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP dc3fff5d
Oct 31, 2025 2:00pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dbcce3e0
Oct 26, 2025 2:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7680c99c
Sep 13, 2024 5:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 369102d7