waddie
matte.hx
matte.hx is a Helix editor plugin written in Steel Scheme that provides a distraction-free writing mode by centering the text column and enabling zoom on the focused split.
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FR-AI / ANALYSISWhy it is worth attention
It brings a feature-rich file tree to Helix, a modal editor that lacks built-in file navigation, with unique dual-style support and integrated fuzzy search.
Who it is for
- Helix editor users seeking file tree navigation
- Developers who prefer fuzzy search integrated into file browsing
- Users of plugin-enabled Helix forks
- Those wanting customizable file tree styles (sidebar vs. Miller columns)
Use cases
- Browsing and opening files in a project from within Helix
- Creating, renaming, and deleting files/directories directly via keyboard
- Fuzzy searching for files across the workspace
- Navigating directory hierarchies with Miller columns for context
Strengths
- Two distinct UI styles (sidebar and Miller columns) for different workflows
- Integrated fuzzy search for quick file location
- Keyboard-driven operations for file management (create, rename, delete)
- Automatically reveals current file in the tree on open
Considerations
- Requires a specific plugin-enabled fork of Helix, not the mainline editor
- Depends on external packages (notify.hx, glyph.hx) which add complexity
- Limited to users who adopt the Helix editor ecosystem and its plugin fork
README quick start
Installation
Description
A file explorer tree for Helix
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