# Helix

> Post-modern modal text editor

A Kakoune-inspired terminal editor with built-in LSP, tree-sitter and multiple selections.

- Source: https://github.com/helix-editor/helix
- Homepage: https://helix-editor.com
- License: MPL-2.0
- Language: Rust
- Stars: 46462
- Forks: 3812
- Contributors: 1290
- Last commit: 2026-09-29
- Latest release: 25.07.1 (2025-07-18)
- Purpose: Developer tools, Editors & IDEs
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 72/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 17/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 8/15

## Alternatives

- [Neovim](https://diggithub.com/neovim/neovim.md): Hyperextensible Vim-based text editor
- [Vim](https://diggithub.com/vim/vim.md): The ubiquitous modal text editor
- [AstroNvim](https://diggithub.com/AstroNvim/AstroNvim.md): Feature-rich Neovim config
- [NvChad](https://diggithub.com/NvChad/NvChad.md): Fast Neovim configuration
- [LazyVim](https://diggithub.com/LazyVim/LazyVim.md): Neovim setup powered by lazy.nvim

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/helix-editor/helix
Updated: 2026-10-05