TeXify3 is an open-source Hugo theme for personal blogs that reproduces a LaTeX document's typography and layout with the gruvbox color palette.
What is TeXify3?
TeXify3 is a Hugo theme that turns Markdown content into a static blog with a LaTeX-document aesthetic. It runs on the Hugo static site generator and is maintained by Michael Neuper. The theme is open source under the MIT license and is tested against Hugo 0.160.0. Its source repository currently has 132 stars.
Key Features
- Comment engine flexibility — Works with Giscus, Disqus, Remark42, Hyvor, or any other comment engine.
- Math rendering — KaTeX renders LaTeX-style math equations written in Markdown.
- Diagram support — Mermaid diagrams are rendered directly in posts.
- Dark mode — Toggle between light and dark themes with automatic system preference detection.
- Search — DuckDuckGo search is built in.
- Code blocks — A copy button appears on code blocks.
- Styling — PostCSS processes stylesheets; the theme uses the gruvbox color scheme.
- Typographic features — Auto-numbered subtitles and citation support are included.
- Analytics — Google Analytics integration.
- Support widget — A Buy Me a Coffee widget can be enabled.
Who is it for?
- Bloggers — Write long-form posts in Markdown with automatic numbering and a clean typographic layout.
- Academics and researchers — Publish lecture notes or papers with KaTeX math and citation support.
- Developers — Use it as a personal site with code blocks, a copy button, and dark mode.
What can you do with TeXify3?
- Share technical articles — Include Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX equations in posts.
- Build a personal blog — Configure via hugo.toml and deploy as a static site.
- Monetize content — Add a Buy Me a Coffee widget to accept tips.
How does TeXify3 work?
Install it as a Git submodule in a Hugo site's themes directory, then configure the theme in hugo.toml. The exampleSite provides a working configuration template. The project's wiki contains installation and configuration details.
Pricing
Free. The theme is released under the MIT license.
Alternatives
- hugo-texify2 — another LaTeX-style Hugo theme.
- HugoTeX — a similar Hugo theme for academic writing.
FAQ
Is TeXify3 free?
Yes, TeXify3 is open source and licensed under the MIT license, so it can be used freely for personal or commercial projects.
Does TeXify3 support math equations?
Yes, TeXify3 includes KaTeX rendering, so you can write LaTeX math in your Markdown content and it will be displayed correctly.
The theme is built to work with Giscus, Disqus, Remark42, and Hyvor, and it supports any comment engine that can be integrated.
