hexo-theme-formula is a Hexo theme built on Jade (now Pug) templates and Less CSS, authored by bubkoo, that generates a static blog from Markdown posts.
What is hexo-theme-formula?
It is an open-source theme for the Hexo static site generator, using Jade for templating and Less for styling. It takes Markdown content from a Hexo site and renders it into HTML pages. The theme's demo is live at http://bubkoo.com/ and is licensed under the MIT License.
Key Features
- Jade templating — Uses Jade (Pug) for clean, indentation-based HTML templates.
- Less styling — Styling is written in Less, a CSS preprocessor that supports variables, mixins, and nesting.
- MIT License — Free to use, modify, and distribute, including for commercial purposes.
- Live demo — A working example is available at http://bubkoo.com/ showing the theme in action.
- Related plugin ecosystem — The project lists companion Hexo plugins for markdown TOC (hexo-toc), fenced code enhancement (hexo-filter-fenced-code), flowcharts (hexo-filter-flowchart), UML sequence diagrams (hexo-filter-sequence), and sub/superscript text (hexo-filter-sub and hexo-filter-sup).
Who should use hexo-theme-formula?
- Hexo bloggers — Anyone running a Hexo-powered blog who wants a thematic starting point based on Jade and Less.
- Developers who know Jade/Pug — Users comfortable with Jade can directly modify the theme's templates.
- Users of bubkoo's Hexo plugins — Bloggers who already rely on plugins like hexo-toc or hexo-filter-flowchart will find a theme that pairs with them.
- Self-hosting authors — Those who want full control of their site code, since the theme is open source under MIT.
What can you do with hexo-theme-formula?
- Set up a personal blog — Install the theme in a Hexo project, add Markdown posts, and generate static pages.
- Extend posts with diagrams — Combine with hexo-filter-flowchart and hexo-filter-sequence to embed flowcharts and UML sequence diagrams in articles.
- Enhance typography — Use hexo-filter-sub and hexo-filter-sup to add subscripts and superscripts to your writing.
- Customize via Less — Adjust the theme's appearance by editing Less variables and recompiling the styles.
Pricing
Free and open source under the MIT License.
FAQ
Is hexo-theme-formula free?
Yes, it is free to use and released under the MIT License, so you can use it for personal and commercial projects without cost.
What template engine does hexo-theme-formula use?
The theme is built with Jade, the template engine now known as Pug. It compiles Jade templates into HTML when Hexo generates the site.
Does hexo-theme-formula work with Hexo?
Yes, it is a theme for the Hexo static site generator. You install it in your Hexo project and set it as the active theme.
What related plugins are available for it?
The project lists hexo-toc, hexo-filter-fenced-code, hexo-filter-flowchart, hexo-filter-sequence, hexo-filter-sub, and hexo-filter-sup as related tools, each adding a specific markdown rendering feature.
Where can I see a live demo?
The demo site is at http://bubkoo.com/, which showcases the theme in use.
