# Helix Terminal text editor. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://helix-editor.com/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Text editors]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Linux (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) ### Written in - Rust (Language) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Helix is written in Rust; installation documentation covers Linux and macOS. ## Console’s review — 2025-07-17 Reviewed: 2025-07-17 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Latest release (25.07) includes a file explorer with fuzzy search. LSP integration for auto complete, diagnostics, etc. Tree-sitter integration for syntax highlighting. Built for the terminal with theme support. Works cross platform. ### Tradeoffs No support for third-party plugins. Some package managers have outdated versions. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2025-07-17. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Helix a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2025-07-17](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers who need a terminal-based text editor with advanced features ### Why consider it It provides auto-complete and diagnostics capabilities through LSP integration ### Keep in mind It lacks support for third-party plugins [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()