hx
command for Helix editor
TLDR
Open file
$ hx [file]
Open at line$ hx [file]:[line]
Open multiple files$ hx [file1] [file2]
Check language support$ hx --health [language]
Open tutor$ hx --tutor
SYNOPSIS
hx [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
hx is the command for Helix editor. Helix is a post-modern modal editor with built-in LSP support and tree-sitter integration.
The editor uses selection-first editing model inspired by Kakoune. It provides syntax highlighting, completions, and diagnostics out of the box.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Files to edit.--tutor
Open tutorial.--health LANG
Check language support.-c, --config FILE
Configuration file.--grammar
Fetch/build grammars.-v
Increase verbosity.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Different model than Vim. Learning curve for new users. Rust-based.
HISTORY
Helix was created as a modern terminal editor, taking inspiration from Kakoune and Neovim.