Halo
Powerful and easy-to-use open-source website builder supporting blogs, corporate sites, and online stores.
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All-in-one open-source site builder, lighter and easier than WordPress.
Core Features
- Supports blogs, knowledge bases, corporate sites, and online stores
- Rich theme & plugin marketplace (100+ free themes and plugins)
- One-click Docker deployment, works with 1Panel panel
- Professional edition includes mobile app and AI-powered site building
- Commercial edition includes built-in e-commerce and WeChat/Alipay payments
What It Can't Do
- •Community edition is free but limited (no mobile app, AI assistant, etc.). For production, consider using 1Panel for easier reverse proxy and SSL management. Professional/Commercial editions require a paid subscription. Change default demo password immediately.
Use Cases
- Personal blog or technical documentation site
- Corporate brand website and product showcase
- Online store (commercial edition)
- Knowledge base and internal knowledge management
Detailed Introduction
Halo is a powerful and easy-to-use open-source website building tool. It supports various scenarios including personal blogs, knowledge bases, corporate websites, and online stores. With a rich ecosystem of themes and plugins, it offers both a free community edition (GPLv3) and paid professional/commercial editions with advanced features like mobile app, AI-powered site building, and integrated e-commerce. Deployable in minutes via Docker or 1Panel panel, it provides a modern alternative to traditional CMS platforms like WordPress with a lighter footprint and simpler management.
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Step 1: Install Docker (if not installed, refer to official docs)
Step 2: Run: docker run -d --name halo -p 8090:8090 -v ~/.halo2:/root/.halo2 halohub/halo:2.23
Step 3: Open http://localhost:8090 in browser, follow setup wizard, create admin account
- Step 1: Install Docker (if not installed, refer to official docs)
- Step 2: Run: docker run -d --name halo -p 8090:8090 -v ~/.halo2:/root/.halo2 halohub/halo:2.23
- Step 3: Open http://localhost:8090 in browser, follow setup wizard, create admin account
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Stop and remove container: docker stop halo && docker rm halo; delete the mounted directory ~/.halo2 to fully remove data.
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