Theme Resume is a Hugo-based portfolio template that turns Markdown files into a single-page, always-current online resume.
What is Theme Resume?
Theme Resume is an open-source Hugo template from HugoBlox for building a professional online resume. It takes plain Markdown files — covering bio, socials, experience, education, skills, and languages — and renders them into a clean single-page website that you can share via one link. The template is part of the HugoBlox ecosystem (MIT licensed, created by Lore Labs), and it is designed so you own your content as readable Markdown with no database or vendor lock-in.
What makes Theme Resume stand out?
- Plain Markdown content — Every resume section is a human-readable Markdown file; no database, no lock-in, and you can copy the files anywhere if you ever migrate.
- AI page generation — Hugo Chat, an AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox docs, can generate structured resume pages with correct front matter from a plain-English description (e.g., "create a resume page with my 5 years of product management experience").
- Visual block editing — Ownable CMS, a free VS Code extension, provides a drag-and-drop page builder inside VS Code, so you can edit without touching code.
- Single-page layout — The design packs experience, education, skills, and contact into one scannable page, with a timeline for career history and visual skill bars.
- Free hosting everywhere — Deploy to GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare Pages, all with free tiers for static sites.
- SEO and AI-ready — The template is optimized for search engines and LLMs, so your profile is discoverable and can be recommended.
- Easy deployment — Either launch in the browser (a live site in 60 seconds) or use the CLI:
npx hugoblox create site --template resume(requires Hugo Extended and Node.js).
Who should use Theme Resume?
- Job seekers who want one shareable link instead of emailing PDF attachments that get lost.
- Career changers who need a clean, professional presence that doesn't look overly technical or academic.
- Freelancers and consultants who want to showcase experience, skills, and social proof to potential clients.
- Anyone applying who wants to stand out from the stack of identical Word documents recruiters usually see.
What can you do with Theme Resume?
- Create a living resume: Update a Markdown file and push to GitHub; your published site reflects the change instantly, with no reformatting or version confusion.
- Generate pages with AI: Ask Hugo Chat in plain English for a resume layout, and it produces the Markdown with correct front matter, shortcodes, and blocks for this template.
- Export a clean PDF: Print the live page from your browser to get a PDF version for offline sharing.
- Customize visually: Use Ownable CMS in VS Code to drag-and-drop blocks and edit the resume without writing code.
How does Theme Resume work?
Deploy the template in 60 seconds through the HugoBlox website or via the CLI with npx hugoblox create site --template resume. Then customize by writing Markdown directly, editing visually with Ownable CMS in VS Code, or describing changes to Hugo Chat, which generates the correct front matter and blocks. The output is a static Hugo site that you can host for free on any static hosting platform.
Pricing
Theme Resume has a free version and a paid tier called Resume Pro. The free version includes the core clean design, standard sections, and community support. Resume Pro adds premium designs, advanced timeline and layout options, enhanced skills visualization, removes attribution, and provides priority support. No dollar amounts are listed on the page; you can compare plans on the HugoBlox pricing page.
FAQ
Do I need to know Hugo to use Theme Resume?
No. Edit visually with Ownable CMS or write Markdown. Hugo is only the build engine under the hood; you don't need to touch it directly.
Can I export my online resume to PDF?
Yes. Open the resume page in your browser and use the print function to save a clean PDF version for offline sharing.
Can I host my resume for free?
Yes. GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages all offer free tiers for static sites, and this template is a static Hugo site.
Can I migrate my content later?
Yes. All content is plain Markdown files in a folder. If you ever want to move, copy the files anywhere — there is no database or proprietary format.
What is Hugo Chat?
Hugo Chat is an AI assistant trained on Hugo and HugoBlox documentation. You describe what you want in plain English, and it generates the correct Markdown pages with front matter, shortcodes, and blocks. It is free to try.
