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Helix vs Kakoune

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HelixKakoune
LanguageRustC++
LicenceMPL-2.0Unlicense
Stars46k11k
Latest25.07.1v2026.05.21
Last push2026-09-292026-10-03
Release cadenceabout 95 days between releasesabout 176 days between releases
Active contributors8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Vim. Alternatives to Vim →

    PartialHelixModal like Vim but selection first, with LSP and tree-sitter built in.

    PartialKakouneModal editing that selects first and acts second, with different keys.