(Part 2) Install Hugo Extended on Linux using snap

Snap is a universal package manager developed by Canonical (the makers of Ubuntu). It allows you to install software in isolated containers, which include all necessary dependencies—making it easy to run the latest versions of applications across different Linux distributions.

Using snap to install Hugo ensures:

• You get the Extended version by default,
• Automatic updates,
• Fewer dependency issues across distros.

Step 1: Update Your System

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

sudo apt install git curl wget tar snapd

If git is not yet installed, the command above will install it. snapd is the background service used to manage snap packages.

Step 2.1: Verify Git Installation

git --version

You should see a version number if Git is correctly installed.

Step 3: Install Hugo Extended via Snap

sudo snap install hugo --channel=extended --classic

The --channel=extended flag ensures you get the Hugo Extended version (required for SCSS/SASS). The --classic flag gives Hugo permission to access the full system, which is necessary for many real-world use cases.

Step 4: Verify Installation

hugo version

You should see output like:

hugo v0.124.1+extended linux/amd64 BuildDate=...

Look for +extended in the output. Hugo Extended is now installed on Linux!

Done installing? Proceed to the Launch Site page or go back to Hugo Tutorial: Start Here.