# Helix privacy rating

Modal terminal text editor written in Rust, inspired by Kakoune, with multiple selections, built-in LSP support and Tree-sitter syntax highlighting.

## Summary

Helix scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the code editors criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://helix-editor.com
- Source code: https://github.com/helix-editor/helix
- License: MPL-2.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Code editors](https://privacyratings.com/code-editors/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MPL-2.0. | https://github.com/helix-editor/helix/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/helix-editor/helix |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Community project funded by donations through Open Collective, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/helix-editor |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/code-editors/helix/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/code-editors/helix.md