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Helix is a modern terminal-based editor written in Rust with built-in Treesitter and LSP support, offering a batteries-included experience for markdown note-taking.

Post-modern modal text editor inspired by Kakoune and Vim. Written in Rust for performance. Selection-first editing model (select then act). Built-in Treesitter for syntax highlighting without plugins. Native LSP support out of the box. Multiple cursors and selections. Fuzzy file picker included. No plugin system needed for core features. Excellent Markdown support with proper syntax highlighting. Split panes for multi-file editing. Themes included by default. Minimal configuration required. Fast startup time. Works great for prose writing with soft wrap and visual line navigation. Tree-sitter aware motions for structural editing. Consistent keybindings across all languages.

Who Is Helix Best For?

Helix is particularly well-suited for:

Developer Notes
Plain Text Notes
Technical Documentation
Quick Edits
Writing
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4.7/5

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Features

Markdown
Search
Offline Mode
Code Highlighting
Multiple Panes
Custom Themes
Focus Mode

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
(35,000 reviews)

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Pricing

Free
Free Tier Available

Category

Developer Tools

Project Health

Status
Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer
Blaž Hrastnik / Helix community
Source Model
Open source
License
MPL-2.0
Country of Origin
Slovenia
Origin Type
Open-source community

Pros

✓ Batteries included
✓ No plugin configuration needed
✓ Fast and modern
✓ Built-in LSP and Treesitter
✓ Intuitive selection-first model
✓ Beautiful default themes

Cons

âš  No plugin system yet
âš  Smaller ecosystem
âš  Different from Vim keybindings
âš  Terminal only
âš  Newer project

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helix free to use?

Yes, Helix offers a free tier that you can use without payment. Completely free and open source

What platforms does Helix support?

Helix is available on macOS, Windows, Linux. Download the app for your preferred platform to get started.

Is Helix open source?

Yes, Helix is open source. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub at https://github.com/helix-editor/helix.

Does Helix work offline?

Yes, Helix supports offline mode. You can access and edit your notes without an internet connection, and changes will sync when you're back online.

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