helix
Overview
Helix is a post-modern modal text editor featuring selection-first editing, multiple selections, and tree-sitter integration. It uses the selection → action model inspired by Kakoune.
Core Concepts
- Modes: Normal (navigation/editing), Insert (typing), Select/extend (making selections)
- Selection-first: Select text first, then act on it (delete, yank, change)
- Multiple selections: Edit multiple locations simultaneously
- Tree-sitter: Syntax-aware navigation and textobjects
Quick Reference
Essential Commands
# config.toml example
theme = "onedark"
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