Notes on switching to Helix fr... Note
Julia Evans

Notes on switching to Helix from vim

The author switched from Vim/Neovim to Helix, a text editor, drawn by the ease of language server integration. After years of struggling with complex Vim configurations, Helix's built-in features were appealing. Helix's search and quick reference features are particularly helpful and appreciated. The author readily adapted to Helix's keybindings, although some Vim habits required adjustment. The author found Helix's multiple cursors and buffer switching preferable to Vim's macros and tabs. However, the author notes some annoyances, including reflow problems with lists and lack of persistent undo and autoreloading. Despite these frustrations, the author has adapted to Helix, finding the transition easier than expected. The editor's simple configuration is a major advantage over the complexities of their previous setup. The author primarily uses Helix within a terminal, organizing projects with dedicated windows. The author is satisfied with Helix after three months of use but remains open to possibly returning to Vim.