Adobe Muse themes are created inside Adobe Muse and shared as a .muse file. Themes do not require any configuration or setup to get running. Since Adobe Muse generates static HTML files, the files can be exported to the browser for testing without needing to be hosted. However, because of its static nature, themes cannot be applied to existing content and content cannot be imported into a theme. Since themes are created inside Adobe Muse, they do not require knowledge of any code. Free starter designs are offered on Adobe Muse.[7] Themes can be viewed via a built in 'Preview' option that allows users to preview their website in the application. Users can also temporarily host their website in Business Catalyst for free as part of the Creative Cloud subscription.
Widgets
Adobe Muse widgets are written in an XML format called MuCow (Muse Configurable Options Widget).[8] Widgets are placed onto a Muse canvas and their content is embedded directly into the HTML of the site. Widgets have allowed Muse users to add blogs, eCommerce, animations, etc. to a Muse website.
History
When Muse was initially created in May 2012, it was made to generate websites for 3 types of devices (Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile). Using viewports and redirects, a Muse website users would access a site that was built specifically for their generic device type. In May 2012, fluid design was just beginning to be used mainstream. After years of requests, Muse was made capable to build fully responsive content in its 2015.1 release.
Ability for developers to create 3rd-party widgets, social media widgets, and full-screen slideshows.[15] MuseWidgets.com[16] was created as the official source for Adobe Muse widgets.
2014
June 18, 2014
A complete software rebuild with 64-bit support, in-app preview, and HiDPI support[17]
2014.1
August 13, 2014
Self-hosted web fonts, bullet and numbered lists, and reCaptcha integration[18]
2014.2
October 6, 2014
SVG import, text synchronizing across desktop and mobile, secure FTP support, and find and replace[19]
2014.3
February 11, 2015
Usability and performance improvements, show and hide frame edges, secure FTP auto-detection, and HiDPI support for Windows[20]
^"As Adobe continues to re-focus on developing products and solutions that provide our customers with the most value, we are now announcing the end of new feature development for Adobe Muse CC." - Adobe Muse Product Announcement email, March 26, 2018.
^"Tutorials". Adobe Muse Widget Directory. Archived from the original on October 29, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.