Helix is a modal (Kakoune/Vim‑inspired) terminal-based text editor written in Rust. It features modern modal editing, multiple selections, smart syntax highlighting, and built-in language server (LSP) integration leveraging tree‑sitter for fast, incremental parsing and code intelligence.
Features
- Vim/Kakoune-style modal editing with unified select-and-command model
- Multi-cursor and selection support for granular editing
- Tree‑sitter-powered incremental syntax highlighting
- Out-of-the-box Language Server Protocol (LSP) integration
- Fast terminal-based operation with no GUI overhead
- Cross-platform prebuilt binaries and runtime support for major OSs
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Mozilla Public License 1.0 (MPL)Follow Helix
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