Helix is a free, open-source code editor written in Rust with Vim-style modal editing, built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support, Tree-sitter syntax highlighting, and multiple cursors, all without requiring a complex plugin setup.

It’s a great choice for developers looking for a fast, privacy-friendly editor that runs locally and works across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

GitHub: https://github.com/helix-editor/helix

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=helix

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