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<h1 align="center">HugoBlox: Your Open Research Copilot</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**. HugoBlox empowers STEM researchers, data scientists, innovative labs, and YC startups to create stunning, high-impact websites without the hassle.

Vibe coding tools generate fragile, "black box" React/JS apps that are a nightmare to maintain. **HugoBlox** combines AI speed with static site robustness, now supercharged with **HugoBlox Studio** – your visual UI editor in VS Code.

- **🔮 Future-Proof & AI Ready:** Content in clean Markdown – readable by humans and LLMs. No lock-in.
- **🧠 The "Copilot" Workflow:**
  - **Online:** AI-assisted deployer launches in 60 seconds.
  - **VS Code:** Introducing **HugoBlox Studio** – visual editing, real-time previews, and smart configs right in your IDE.
- **⚡ Performance without Debt:** Perfect Lighthouse scores, zero JS bloat, powered by Tailwind 4 and Hugo Modules.
- **🎓 Research-Grade Features:** LaTeX, BibTeX auto-citations, Jupyter integration – amplify your publications.

![HugoBlox Studio in Action](.github/media/studio/slide-1.webp)
*Build stunning research portfolios in minutes – focus on breakthroughs, not code.*

![Visual Configuration Editor](.github/media/studio/slide-2.webp)
*Instant previews and smart suggestions – elevate your site effortlessly.*

![Theme Selector](.github/media/studio/slide-3.webp)
*A visual CMS in VS Code – discovery time, not deployment drudgery.*

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  <a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=hugoblox.hugoblox-studio"><b>📥 Download HugoBlox Studio Now (Free)</b></a>
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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: HugoBlox Studio in VS Code (Visual Powerhouse)
Supercharge your workflow with our VS Code extension – visual editing for pros.

1. Install from [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=hugoblox.hugoblox-studio).
2. Open your HugoBlox project in VS Code.
3. Click the HugoBlox icon and start building visually!

### Option 3: The CLI (For Developers)
Prefer the terminal? Scaffold with our local copilot:

```bash
npx hugoblox create
```

*Prerequisites: [Hugo Extended & Node](https://docs.hugoblox.com/start/cli/).

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

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## Free vs. Pro

**HugoBlox** is open core. Build world-class sites for free. **Pro** accelerates with Studio and premium features.

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

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

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## What Creators Say

> "HugoBlox Studio saved me 40+ hours on my lab site. Visual edits + Bibtex auto-updates = citations up 3×."
> — **Dr. Sarah Yang**, AI Researcher

> "Launched docs in 10 minutes with Studio. Block system is genius; onboarding dropped 60%."
> — **Alexandre Rodrigues**, Founder

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## Support the Project

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

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

- 🤝 **Corporate Sponsors** — Reach thousands. Get your logo here.
  <br/>[**Become a Partner →**](https://github.com/sponsors/gcushen)

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## Community

Join to ask questions, share work, and 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/kit)

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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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