If you’re looking to create a sleek and responsive documentation or blog site using Hugo, the Hinode theme is an excellent choice. Built using Bootstrap 5, it ensures that your site is both fast and visually appealing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to get your Hinode site up and running, along with some troubleshooting tips to keep in your back pocket.

Table of Contents

• About
• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Configuration
• Contributing
• Donate
• License

About

Hinode is a clean documentation and blog theme for Hugo, an open-source static site generator. Its design is based on the Bootstrap 5 framework, providing a fast, secure, and responsive experience. With FlexSearch, it enables full-text search across your site, while supporting the Node Package Manager (npm) to streamline your build process.

Prerequisites

Before you dive in, ensure you have the following software installed on your local machine:

• Go binary
• Hugo (extended version)
• Git (recommended but not strictly necessary)

Installation

Setting up your Hinode project can be completed in three straightforward steps:

1. Create a new site:

   hugo new site my-hinode-site  
   cd my-hinode-site

2. Initialize the module system:

   hugo mod init example.com/my-hinode-site 
   echo [[module.imports]] >> hugo.toml  
   echo path = github.com/gethinode/hinode >> hugo.toml

3. Start a development server:

   hugo server

Configuration

For detailed configuration instructions, check out the official documentation.

Contributing

If you’re interested in contributing to the development of Hinode, please refer to the official contribution guide.

Donate

If you appreciate the Hinode theme, consider supporting the developers by buying them a coffee.

License

The Hinode theme, along with its documentation, is licensed under the MIT License.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you run into any issues while setting up, here are a few tips to help you out:

• Make sure you have installed the required software versions specified in the prerequisites.
• Check your installation steps carefully; typos can lead to errors.
• If the development server doesn’t start, ensure your current directory is set to your Hinode project folder.
• Consult the official documentation for common setup issues.

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