Hugo Lime

Hugo Lime is a business website theme for the Hugo static site generator, built by uicard.io, that lets you assemble a full company site from JSON content files and deploy it as static HTML. It includes pre-built sections for services, pricing, team, clients, and contact, with a free version and a paid Pro version that adds blog, portfolio, FAQ, and Disqus support.

What is Hugo Lime?

Hugo Lime is a Hugo-based business theme that produces static HTML sites from JSON content files. It is developed and sold by uicard.io, and its free version is available for immediate download. The theme provides a complete set of page sections typical of small-to-large business websites, and it runs on the GoHugo static site generator, requiring no database or server-side runtime. Input is structured as JSON files; output is a fully compiled website that can be deployed to any static hosting service.

Key Features

• Pre-built business sections — Includes Cover, Features/Services, Pricing, Team, Clients/Partners, Contact, and Google Analytics (GA) integration in both free and Pro versions.
• JSON-based content management — Site content is edited by filling JSON files, then compiling with Hugo; no admin panel or CMS is needed.
• Free version — Ships with 1 illustration and the core sections listed above, enough to launch a basic business site.
• Pro version extras — Adds FAQ, Blog, Work/Portfolio, Disqus comments, and expanded documentation plus 3 illustrations instead of 1.
• Bootstrap 4 styling — Built on Bootstrap 4 with HTML5 and CSS3, as shown in the repository topics, making it familiar to developers who use Twitter Bootstrap components.
• Static site output — The final build is a set of static pages, so hosting is fast and secure, and it can be served from any static host or CDN.

Who is it for?

• Small business owners — They can create a professional company website in minutes by editing JSON files, without hiring a web developer.
• Freelance developers and agencies — They can use Hugo Lime as a starter kit to spin up client sites quickly, customizing sections and styles while leveraging Hugo's build pipeline.
• Startups that need a marketing site — The theme includes pricing, team, and contact sections that are essential for early-stage product launches.

What can you do with Hugo Lime?

• Launch a corporate site — Assemble a homepage with cover, features, pricing, team, and contact sections by editing the provided JSON data files.
• Add a blog (Pro) — Upgrade to the Pro version to get a Blog section for publishing articles, plus Disqus comments so readers can engage.
• Showcase a portfolio (Pro) — Use the Work/Portfolio section to display projects or case studies, which is useful for agencies and service businesses.
• Track visitors with Google Analytics — Both free and Pro versions include a GA integration, so you can plug in your tracking ID and monitor site traffic.

How does Hugo Lime work?

The workflow is: download and install the theme, add your content to the JSON files, and then run Hugo to compile and deploy the site. The page states: "all you have to download and install this theme and add your content with the JSON files, then just compile and deploy." No separate database or CMS is required because Hugo generates all pages at build time.

Pricing

Hugo Lime is offered in a freemium model. There is a free version with a limited set of sections (Cover, Features/Services, Pricing, Team, Clients/Partners, Contact, GA) and 1 illustration. A paid Pro version adds FAQ, Blog, Work/Portfolio, Disqus, documentation, and 3 illustrations. No dollar amounts are listed on the page.

FAQ

Do I need to know Hugo to use Hugo Lime?

Basic familiarity with Hugo is helpful because you'll edit JSON files and run the Hugo build command. However, the theme is designed to be straightforward: download, edit JSON content, compile, and deploy. For questions or help, uicard.io provides a support link.

Is Hugo Lime free?

Yes, a free version of the theme is available from uicard.io. The free version includes one illustration and the core business sections. A paid Pro version is also offered with additional features.

What's the difference between free and Pro versions?

The free version includes 1 illustration and sections for Cover, Features/Services, Pricing, Team, Clients/Partners, Contact, and GA. The Pro version includes 3 illustrations and adds FAQ, Blog, Work/Portfolio, Disqus, and documentation.

Does Hugo Lime include a contact form?

The theme includes a Contact section as listed in the feature comparison, but the page does not specify whether it is a functional form or just contact details. Users should check the demo for implementation details.

Can I add my own illustrations?

The theme provides 1 illustration in the free version and 3 in the Pro version, but the page doesn't state whether custom illustrations can be dropped in. Like most Hugo themes, images are typically stored in static folders, so custom artwork is likely supported.