https://github.com/npupko/awesome-helix
A curated list of awesome Helix editor resources, plugins, themes, and tools.
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A curated list of awesome Helix editor resources, plugins, themes, and tools.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/npupko/awesome-helix
- Owner: npupko
- License: cc0-1.0
- Created: 2025-06-27T11:36:44.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-07-21T08:44:47.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-21T10:20:16.747Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: awesome, awesome-list, helix, helix-editor, lists, resources
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- Size: 11.7 KB
- Stars: 13
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: contributing.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: code-of-conduct.md
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README
# Awesome Helix [](https://awesome.re)
> A curated list of awesome Helix editor resources, plugins, themes, and tools.
Helix is a post-modern modal text editor with built-in support for multiple selections, Language Server Protocol (LSP), tree-sitter, and experimental support for Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP).
## Contents
- [Official Resources](#official-resources)
- [Plugins](#plugins)
- [Themes](#themes)
- [Tools and Utilities](#tools-and-utilities)
- [Tutorials and Guides](#tutorials-and-guides)
- [Community](#community)
## Official Resources
- [Helix Website](https://helix-editor.com/) - Official website.
- [Helix GitHub Repository](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix) - Main repository.
- [Documentation](https://docs.helix-editor.com/) - Official documentation.
- [Installation Guide](https://docs.helix-editor.com/install.html) - How to install Helix.
- [Configuration](https://docs.helix-editor.com/configuration.html) - Configuration guide.
## Plugins
> **Note**: Helix is currently developing its plugin system. The plugins listed here are experimental or use external integration methods.
### Editor Extensions
- [ghost-text.hx](https://github.com/nik-rev/ghost-text.hx) - GhostText implementation allowing you to edit text in your browser using Helix.
- [helix-file-watcher](https://github.com/mattwparas/helix-file-watcher) - A plugin that monitors the current directory for file changes.
- [scooter.hx](https://github.com/thomasschafer/scooter.hx) - Scooter.hx is a find-and-replace plugin for Helix.
- [smooth-scroll.hx](https://github.com/thomasschafer/smooth-scroll.hx) - Smooth scrolling Helix plugin.
- [Steel Dart LSP Extension](https://github.com/mattwparas/steel/discussions/416#discussioncomment-13489298) - Dart LSP extension using Steel programming language.
- [switcheroo.hx](https://github.com/godalming123/switcheroo.hx) - A helix plugin to switch between .cpp and .h files with the same base name.
### Development Tools
- [helix-lsp-config](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/wiki/Language-Server-Configurations) - Community-maintained LSP configurations.
## Themes
- [Community Themes](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/wiki/Themes) - Built-in themes included with Helix.
## Tools and Utilities
- [Steel](https://github.com/mattwparas/steel) - A Scheme-based scripting language for configuration and extensibility.
- [yazelix](https://github.com/luccahuguet/yazelix) - Integrates Yazi, Zellij, and Helix for an IDE-like experience with a file tree.
## Tutorials and Guides
### Getting Started
- [Helix Tutorial](https://helix-editor.vercel.app/start-here/basics) - Official interactive tutorial.
- [From Vim to Helix](https://docs.helix-editor.com/from-vim.html) - Migration guide for Vim users.
- [Keymap](https://docs.helix-editor.com/keymap.html) - Complete keymap reference.
### Advanced Usage
- [Multiple Selections](https://docs.helix-editor.com/usage.html#multiple-selections) - Guide to Helix's multiple selection feature.
- [Language Server Protocol Setup](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/wiki/How-to-install-the-default-language-servers) - LSP configuration guide.
## Community
### Forums and Chat
- [Matrix Chat](https://matrix.to/#/#helix-community:matrix.org) - Official Matrix community.
- [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/discussions) - Official discussions.
### Development
- [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/blob/master/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute to Helix.
- [Plugin System Discussion](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/discussions/3806) - Ongoing plugin system development.
- [Plugin System Implementation](https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/pull/8675) - Active plugin system development PR.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please read the [contribution guidelines](contributing.md) first.