Self-host hexon
v1.0.0Self-hosted GUI for managing Hexo blogs
- Stars
- 151
- Port
- 5777 (HTTP server)
- Requires
- Git, Node.js, Pnpm
What is hexon?
Hexon provides a web-based GUI for Hexo static site generators. It handles post and page management, front-matter templates, and runs git commands for content synchronization. The software requires git, Hexo, and Node.js to be pre-installed on the host system. It runs as a Node.js server with a Koa backend and Vue 3 frontend, listening on port 5777 by default. PM2 integration is available for production deployments. Authentication uses JWT tokens with a built-in password reset command. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0 and developed by winwin2011.
Should you self-host hexon?
hexon scores 44/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #17 of 24 in Blogging. It has 151 GitHub stars.
It shipped 1 stable release in the past year. The latest, v1.0.0, came out on 21 March 2026.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Typescript.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Typecho (66/100, 12 457 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See hexon vs Typecho side by side.
Features
- Custom script management
- Front-Matter Template
- Password authentication with reset
- PM2 production support
- Post and page management
hexon README
FAQ
How to configure Apache reverse proxy for Hexon?
Add AllowEncodedSlashes NoDecode in your VirtualHost configuration, and add nocanon at the end of the ProxyPass setting.
404 Error - What causes 404 errors when accessing Hexon?
404 errors are typically caused by reverse proxy configuration mistakes (e.g., Nginx or Apache config). Verify by using curl directly on the server to request assets without any reverse proxy.
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