Hugo Theme Zzo is a blog theme for the Hugo static site generator that provides search, multilingual support, and specialized pages for resumes, publications, talks, and presentations.
What is Hugo Theme Zzo?
Hugo Theme Zzo is an open-source Hugo theme maintained by zzossig. It takes standard Hugo content files written in Markdown and outputs a static website with multiple color skins, responsive navigation, and built-in search. The theme requires Hugo version 0.65.0 or higher and is documented at https://zzo-docs.vercel.app/zzo.
Key Features
- Multiple skins — Switch between dark, light, and solarized color schemes from a UI toggle.
- Search — Built-in search lets readers filter posts without external search services.
- Multilingual (i18n) — Supports multiple languages with a language switcher, including English and Korean.
- Gallery — Embed image collections in posts to create photo galleries.
- Fast code highlighting — Provides syntax highlighting for code blocks in posts.
- Specialized pages — Includes dedicated layout templates for talks, showcases, publications, a resume, and presentations.
- Responsive design — The layout scales to mobile, tablet, and desktop viewports.
- SEO and RSS — Search engine optimization metadata and RSS feeds are included out of the box.
Who is it for?
- Bloggers — People who want a static blog with dark mode, search, and a clean design.
- Academics and researchers — Use the publication and resume pages to list papers, talks, and CV details.
- Developers — Publish project showcases or slide-style presentations alongside regular blog posts.
- Multilingual authors — Write content in multiple languages and let readers switch via the i18n menu.
What can you do with it?
- Create a personal blog — Set up a Hugo site, add Markdown posts, and get a responsive site with dark mode and search.
- Publish academic work — Use the talk and publication templates to structure research output.
- Build an online resume — The resume page presents work history and skills in a dedicated layout.
- Host presentation slides — The presentation page displays slide-style content directly on the site.
FAQ
Is Hugo Theme Zzo free?
Yes, the theme is open source and hosted on GitHub. It includes a Buy Me a Coffee sponsor link, but the theme itself is free to install and use.
What Hugo version do I need?
Hugo version 0.65.0 or higher is required. Older versions may not render the theme correctly.
Does the theme support multiple languages?
Yes, the theme includes i18n support, and the README is available in both English and Korean.
Where can I find full documentation?
The official documentation is hosted at https://zzo-docs.vercel.app/zzo and covers installation, configuration, and each of the page types.
