[**中文**](./README.zh.md)

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  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">
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<h1 align="center">The Open Source Copilot for Technical & Academic Websites</h1>

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  <strong>Build a "Future-Proof" Brand in the AI Era.</strong><br/>
  The choice of rockstar researchers and founders at <strong>Meta, Stanford, NVIDIA, and Y Combinator</strong>.
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  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme"><b>🚀 Launch Copilot (Free)</b></a>
  &nbsp;•&nbsp;
  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/pro?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme">Go Pro</a>
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## Why Top Talent Chooses HugoBlox

In the age of AI agents, **Markdown is the new source code**.

Vibe coding tools generate fragile, "black box" React/JS apps that are a nightmare to maintain once the AI disconnects. **HugoBlox** is different. We combine the speed of an AI builder with the robustness of a static site generator.

- **🔮 Future-Proof & AI Ready:** Your content lives in clean Markdown—the native language of LLMs. It's readable by humans and machines forever. No vendor lock-in.
- **🧠 The "Copilot" Workflow:**
  - **Online:** Use our AI-assisted deployer to launch in 60 seconds.
  - **VS Code (Coming Soon):** Write content and visualize blocks directly in your editor with our upcoming AI extension.
- **⚡ Performance without Debt:** Get perfect 100/100 Lighthouse scores. Zero "JS bloat". We handle the heavy lifting (Tailwind 4, Hugo Modules) so you focus on your research/startup.
- **🎓 Research-Grade Features:** Native support for LaTeX math, BibTeX auto-citations, and Jupyter Notebooks. If you publish papers, this is your unfair advantage.

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  <img src="./.github/media/templates.webp" alt="Template previews" width="900">
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  <a href="https://hugoblox.com/templates?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme"><b>Browse Templates →</b></a>
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## Get Started

### Option 1: The Online Copilot (Fastest)

Launch a professional site for your Lab, Startup, or Bio in under 2 minutes.

👉 [**Start Free in Browser**](https://hugoblox.com/start?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

### Option 2: The CLI (For Developers)

Prefer the terminal? Use our local copilot to scaffold your site:

```bash
npx hugoblox create
```

*Prerequisites: [Hugo Extended & Node](https://docs.hugoblox.com/getting-started/install-hugo/#prerequisites).

For more guides, visit our documentation at [**https://docs.hugoblox.com/**](https://docs.hugoblox.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme).

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## Free vs. Pro

**HugoBlox** is open core. You can build a world-class site for free. **Pro** is for those who want to move faster and support the ecosystem.

| Feature | Open Source | **HugoBlox Pro** |
| :--- | :---: | :---: |
| **Core Framework** | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Studio site editor** | ❌ | **✅ Included** |
| **Premium Templates** (SaaS, Lab) | ❌ | **✅ Included** |
| **Exclusive Pro Blocks** | ❌ | **✅ Included** |
| **Remove HugoBlox attribution?** | ❌ | **✅ Included** |
| **Discord Community Support** | ❤️ | **⚡️ Priority** |
| **Support Open Source/Research** | ❤️ | **🏆 Hero Status** |

👉 [**Upgrade to Pro**](https://hugoblox.com/pro?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

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## What Creators Say

> "HugoBlox saved me 40+ hours on my lab site. Bibtex integration auto-updates publications — **our citations are up 3×**."
> — **Dr. Sarah Yang**, AI Researcher

> "We launched our documentation in 10 minutes. The block system is genius; **onboarding time dropped by 60%**."
> — **Alexandre Rodrigues**, Founder

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## Support the Project

- 💎 **Pro (only $8/m)** — Get access to the visual editor and all premium templates, blocks, and updates.
  <br/>[**Go Pro →**](https://hugoblox.com/pro?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)

- ☕️ **Donate a Coffee** — Support open source and open research.
  <br/>[**Sponsor on GitHub →**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)

- 🤝 **Corporate Sponsors** — Reach thousands of developers and researchers. Get your logo and link in this README.
  <br/>[**Become a Partner →**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)

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## Community

Join the community to ask questions, share your work, and help us improve.

- 💬 [Discord](https://discord.gg/z8wNYzb)
- 📚 [Docs & Guides](https://docs.hugoblox.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme)
- 🐦 [X / Twitter](https://x.com/BuildLore)
- ⭐ [Star on GitHub](https://github.com/HugoBlox/hugo-blox-builder)

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## License

MIT © 2016–Present [George Cushen](https://georgecushen.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=hbb-readme) — [License Details](./LICENSE.md)

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  <sub>No tracking. No lock-in. Your content stays yours.</sub>
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