HexoPress is a desktop editor built specifically for Hexo blogs. Powered by Electron, it provides a visual interface for managing posts, editing content, and organizing media assets. If you already have a Hexo blog, HexoPress lets you leave the command line behind and manage everything through a graphical interface.
Installation
Download the installer for your operating system from the HexoPress GitHub Release page:
- macOS: Download the
.dmgfile and drag it to Applications - Windows: Download the
.exeinstaller and double-click to install - Linux: Download the
.AppImageor.debpackage
First Launch
When you launch HexoPress for the first time, you’ll see a setup page asking you to select a Hexo blog directory.
“插图：Screenshot of the Setup page on first launch, showing the directory selection button”
Click the “Select Directory” button, and in the file picker that appears, navigate to your local Hexo blog root directory — the one containing _config.yml, source, themes, and other folders — then select it.
HexoPress will automatically detect whether the directory is a valid Hexo blog. If the check passes, it will begin loading your blog data, including posts, categories, tags, and media assets.
Ready to Go
Once the data is loaded, you’ll enter the HexoPress main interface — the Dashboard. Here you can see an overview of your blog, including post counts, a writing heatmap, and recently published articles.
“插图：Screenshot of the Dashboard after loading, showing the left sidebar and main content area”
The left sidebar provides access to the following sections:
- Dashboard: Blog overview and statistics
- Posts: Manage all posts and drafts
- Categories: View and manage post categories
- Tags: View and manage post tags
- Media Library: Manage images and files in your blog
- Preferences: Configure HexoPress settings
That’s it — you’ve successfully connected HexoPress to your Hexo blog. Continue reading the following tutorials to learn about each feature in detail.