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Hokus vs Publii: catalog facts
Hokus	Publii
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Provides a desktop editing interface for Hugo sites Runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS	Desktop editing with no server-side CMS to maintain Publishes to many static hosts and FTP
Designed for Hugo static websites The project is still a work in progress	Static output limits dynamic features such as server-side forms Editing happens on one machine rather than in a browser
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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