Helix
A post-modern modal editor — Kakoune-style selections, zero-config LSP.
Open source · MPL-2.0Free#terminal#modal#rust#lsp
What is Helix?
Helix is a terminal-based modal editor written in Rust. Unlike Vim, it uses a selection-first editing model (select, then act), and it ships with Tree-sitter syntax highlighting and language-server support configured out of the box — no plugin manager required.
User reviews
User reviews are coming soon. We’re building a moderated review system so real-world experience — good and bad — can live alongside our editorial take. In the meantime, you can share feedback or flag corrections on GitHub.