How to Build a Website Like typst.app Using Hugo

A step-by-step guide for recreating a website similar to typst.app using Hugo — based on real scan data.

Detected: Astro(55% confidence)

Target builder: Hugo

Full build guide for typst.app →Websites similar to typst.app →All Hugo websites →

Preview of typst.app

Technology Breakdown

What typst.app uses today vs. what Hugo offers.

typst.app — Detected Stack

Builder:Astro

Hosting:Not detected

Technologies:Astro, security:HSTS, design:tailwind-chains

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Hugo — What You'll Use

Builder:

HHugo

Category:static site generator

Website:gohugo.io

Hugo profile →

Note: typst.app appears to use Astro, not Hugo. This guide shows how to recreate a similar website using Hugo instead. View the Astro guide instead →

Step-by-Step: Build with Hugo

Follow these steps to create a website similar to typst.app using Hugo.

Create a Hugo account

Visit Hugo and sign up
Choose a template that matches the target layout
Use the free plan to prototype first

Start with Hugo →

Select and customize a template

Browse templates and select one closest to typst.app's section layout. Adapt typography, colors, and imagery first.

Match font pairing and color palette to typst.app
Adjust section order to match the target flow
Replace placeholder content with your own

Analyze typst.app layout →

Recreate the core structure

Build out these sections: Features / Benefits, Pricing Section, Testimonials / Reviews.

Features / Benefits
Pricing Section
Testimonials / Reviews
Portfolio / Gallery
About Section
Contact / Form
Call to Action
Footer

Open build guide →

Connect domain and publish

Once your site is ready, connect your domain, set up redirects, and configure analytics.

Connect DNS in your builder settings
Enable analytics and SEO metadata
Test mobile and page speed before launch

Starter Prompt for Hugo

Copy this prompt and use it in Hugo to generate your first version. Adjust brand details as needed.

Build a SaaS product site inspired by typst.app using Hugo.

Build this using Hugo's visual editor, starting from the closest template.

Required sections:
- Features / Benefits
- Pricing Section
- Testimonials / Reviews
- Portfolio / Gallery
- About Section
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Clear CTAs and at least one trust/proof section

Output:
- Homepage layout plan
- Suggested section structure and copy direction
- Recommended components for this use case