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title: Installation

date: 2026-01-16T08:00:00.000+0700

Installing the Ananke Theme for Hugo

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If you're following the Hugo Quickstart guide, you'll notice that it currently recommends installing the Ananke theme as a Git submodule. While this is a valid approach, Hugo also offers a more powerful alternative: Hugo Modules, which leverage Go's module system for better dependency management.

There are two primary ways to install Ananke:

  1. Hugo Module --- Uses Hugo's built-in Go module system to fetch and manage the theme as a package.
  2. Git Submodule (Legacy Method) --- Links the theme repository as a submodule inside your Hugo project.

Comparison: Hugo Module vs. Git Submodule

Method Pros Cons
Hugo Module (Preferred) Easier version management, automatic updates, better integration Requires Go installed and initial setup
Git Submodule (Legacy Method) Simple if you're already using Git Requires manual updates, can be tricky with Git workflows

Recommendation: The Hugo Module approach is preferred, as it provides a more flexible and future-proof way to manage themes.

For step-by-step installation instructions, refer to these work-in-progress sample repositories:
* Hugo Module installation (preferred): gohugo-theme-ananke-template-mod
* Git Submodule installation (Legacy Method): gohugo-theme-ananke-template-submod