HugoBlox Studio: Your Open Research Copilot
Empower your research communication with the ultimate visual UI site editor for VS Code. Designed for the world's leading STEM researchers, data scientists, innovative labs, and YC startups, HugoBlox Studio transforms how you build and manage professional websites – no coding required.
Build stunning research portfolios, lab sites, and startup pages in minutes – focus on breakthroughs, not boilerplate.
In today's fast-paced research landscape, your online presence is your gateway to collaborations, funding, and impact. HugoBlox Studio is your AI-powered copilot, seamlessly integrated into VS Code, helping you create polished, responsive sites that showcase your work to the world.
Why HugoBlox Studio? Revolutionize Your Workflow
- Time-Saving Superpower: Skip the YAML wrestling and manual configs. Our intuitive visual editor lets you point, click, and customize – get professional results in under 5 minutes.
- Tailored for Innovators: Whether you're a data scientist sharing ML models, a lab publishing breakthroughs, or a YC founder pitching your vision, create sites that captivate your audience.
- On-Trend Tech: Built on Hugo's lightning-fast framework with modern themes, SEO optimization, and mobile-first design. Stay ahead with features like dark mode, analytics integration, and easy content management.
- Open and Collaborative: Embrace open research principles with version control-friendly edits that preserve your comments and work seamlessly with Git.
- Proven Impact: Join thousands of researchers who've amplified their reach – from arXiv preprints to TEDx stages.
Instant previews, real-time validation, and smart suggestions – your research site, elevated.
Key Features
- Visual Site Builder: Drag-and-drop interface for themes, colors, layouts, and content blocks.
- Smart Configuration Wizard: Guided setup with AI-assisted recommendations for your research niche.
- Theme Marketplace Integration: Browse and install premium themes directly in VS Code.
- Color & Style Customizer: Pick from Tailwind palettes or custom hex with live previews.
- Content Management System: Edit pages, add publications, team members, and projects visually.
- Real-Time Validation & Auto-Save: Catch errors instantly with helpful tooltips; changes save automatically.
- Seamless Git Workflow: Edits preserve YAML comments and integrate perfectly with your repo.
A visual CMS right in your IDE – because your time is for discovery, not deployment.
Install Now and Elevate Your Research
Ready to transform your online presence? Install HugoBlox Studio from the VS Code Marketplace today!
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search for "HugoBlox Studio"
- Click Install – and you're set!
Requirements:
- VS Code 1.85.0+
- HugoBlox v0.11.0+ (we'll guide you if needed)
Quick Start Guide
- Open your HugoBlox project in VS Code.
- Click the HugoBlox icon in the Activity Bar.
- Follow the wizard to configure and customize.
- Preview locally and deploy with one click.
Customize further via VS Code settings – enable auto-save, adjust delays, and more.
License: Proprietary – All rights reserved. Built with ❤️ for the research community.
Don't just publish – captivate. Download HugoBlox Studio now and let your research shine!
