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Edit in the Terminal With Helix

Use a post-Vim modal editor with sane defaults and built-in LSP.

macOStextTerminalproductivityLow risk
Run hx README.md to open a file in Helix.

01Command

Command
$ hx README.md

02What it does

Helix is a Kakoune-inspired modal editor with multiple selections as the primary editing model, built-in tree-sitter highlighting and LSP integration out of the box. Selection-first commands mean most edits read as select-then-act.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
CompatibilitymacOS with Homebrew installed
!Warning: Its keybindings differ from Vim; check the :tutor command before assuming muscle memory will work.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Official project documentation
    Official project · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Packages Helix (hx), a modal text editor with multiple selections and LSP support.
  • Homebrew formula: helix
    Homebrew · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Post-modern modal text editor. Packages Helix (hx), a modal text editor with multiple selections and LSP support.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Developer

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