Helix

Website: helix-editor.com

Helix is a post-modern modal text editor written in Rust. It takes a pragmatic, batteries-included approach: built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support, tree-sitter syntax highlighting and structural code editing, and a native multi-cursor model work out of the box — no relentless configuration required. It targets developers who want a fast, capable terminal editor without the setup burden.

Key Features

• Built-in LSP support — Go-to-definition, hover, auto-complete, and diagnostics for many languages
• Tree-sitter integration — Accurate syntax highlighting and structural selection and editing
• Multiple cursors — Edit several selections simultaneously for powerful refactors
• Incremental search — Smooth, live search within the file
• Minimal configuration — Sensible defaults; most languages work with no setup
• Rust performance — Fast startup and snappy editing on a large codebase

Platform

Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD

Licence

MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0)

Website

helix-editor.com