How do I install the hugo mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `DEPLOY_PRIME_URL`, `HUGO_BIN_PATH`, `HUGO_MIRROR_BASE_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Hugo MCP Server

✏️ Plug-and-play binary wrapper for Hugo Extended, the awesomest static-site generator.

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What is the Hugo MCP Server?

✏️ Plug-and-play binary wrapper for Hugo Extended, the awesomest static-site generator.

What you get

These integrate seamlessly with Hugo's built-in PostCSS pipes.

🚀 Zero configuration — Hugo binary is automatically downloaded on install
📦 Version-locked — Package version matches Hugo version (e.g., hugo-extended@0.140.0 = Hugo v0.140.0)
🔒 Type-safe API — Full TypeScript support with autocomplete for all Hugo commands and flags
⚡ Multiple APIs — Use CLI, function-based, or builder-style APIs
🎯 Extended by default — Automatically uses Hugo Extended on supported platforms

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
build	hugo.build()
server	hugo.server()
new	hugo.new()
config	hugo.config()
version	hugo.version()
env	hugo.env()

How to install the Hugo MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hugo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "hugo-extended"],
      "env": {
        "DEPLOY_PRIME_URL": "your-value",
        "HUGO_BIN_PATH": "your-value",
        "HUGO_MIRROR_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
DEPLOY_PRIME_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
HUGO_BIN_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
HUGO_MIRROR_BASE_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Hugo to build.”
“Use Hugo to server.”
“Use Hugo to new.”

Frequently asked questions

✏️ Plug-and-play binary wrapper for Hugo Extended, the awesomest static-site generator. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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