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Details for Helix

Package name

  • helix

License

  • MPL-2.0

Last updated

  • 19 July 2025 - latest/stable
  • 22 August 2026 - latest/edge

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Command › Alias

  • helix.helix › hx

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A post-modern modal text editor written in Rust.

Helix is a terminal-based modal text editor inspired by Vim and Kakoune, built for modern development workflows.

Features:

  • Vim-like modal editing with a selection-first, action-second model borrowed from Kakoune
  • Multiple cursors and selections as a first-class feature
  • Built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support for code intelligence: completions, diagnostics, go-to-definition, and more — no plugins needed
  • Smart, incremental syntax highlighting and structural editing via tree-sitter
  • Fuzzy file picker, global search, and a built-in command palette
  • Written in Rust for performance and reliability
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