name: helix
binary: hx
aliases:
- helix
category:
- editor
lang:
- all
summary: Modal terminal editor with built-in LSP and tree-sitter support.
homepage: https://github.com/helix-editor/helix
docs: https://docs.helix-editor.com/
detect:
version_args:
- --version
local:
files: []
dirs:
- .helix
package_json:
package_manager_prefixes: []
use_when:
- Edit files interactively in a terminal editor
avoid_when:
- Non-interactive scripted edits are required
risk:
level: medium
effects:
- read_files
- write_files
requires_auth: false
destructive: false
confirmation_required_for:
- editing generated or unrelated files
guardrails:
- Use scripted patch tools for auditable automated edits.