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Helix

Modal terminal editor with built-in language features

Helix is a Kakoune-inspired modal text editor written in Rust with tree-sitter and LSP support out of the box.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Developer Tools

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Helix	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
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VSCodium	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Ghostty	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Linux
Alacritty	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Zellij	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Linux

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Questions

Is Helix free?

Helix is free.

Is Helix open source?

Yes, Helix is open source.

What platforms does Helix run on?

Helix is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Helix?

Similar indie products include Neovim, Zed, VSCodium, Ghostty and 4 more.

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