Helix - A Modern Python IDE

A feature-rich Python IDE built with PyQt5, featuring Monaco-like syntax highlighting and a modern VS Code-inspired interface.

Features

• Monaco-Style Code Editor - Beautiful syntax highlighting with QScintilla
• File Explorer - Tree view for easy file navigation
• File Operations - New, Open, Save, Save As with full support
• Run Python Code - Execute scripts directly with F5
• Output Console - Real-time output display with color-coded messages
• Dark Theme - VS Code-inspired dark theme
• Multi-Tab Editor - Work on multiple files simultaneously
• Line Numbers - Clear line numbering for code navigation
• Syntax Highlighting - Python-specific highlighting
• Auto-Completion - Smart code completion
• Indentation Guides - Visual guides for code structure
• Brace Matching - Highlight matching brackets
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Standard shortcuts (Ctrl+N, Ctrl+S, F5, etc.)

Installation

1. Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the IDE:

python main.py

Project Structure

helix/
├── main.py                 # Entry point
├── ui/
│   ├── __init__.py        # UI package
│   ├── main_window.py     # Main IDE window
│   ├── code_editor.py     # Code editor widget
│   ├── output_console.py  # Output console widget
│   └── file_explorer.py   # File explorer widget
├── requirements.txt       # Dependencies
└── README.md             # Documentation

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+N - New file
• Ctrl+O - Open file
• Ctrl+S - Save file
• Ctrl+Shift+S - Save as
• F5 - Run Python file
• Shift+F5 - Stop execution
• Ctrl+Z - Undo
• Ctrl+Y - Redo
• Ctrl+X - Cut
• Ctrl+C - Copy
• Ctrl+V - Paste

Features Breakdown

Code Editor

• Powered by QScintilla for professional code editing
• Python syntax highlighting with Monaco-like colors
• Auto-indentation and smart tab handling
• Line numbers and current line highlighting
• Code folding support
• 80-character edge line guide

File Explorer

• Browse project files in a tree view
• Double-click to open Python files
• Folder navigation support

Output Console

• Color-coded output (normal, error, success)
• Real-time process output display
• Clear output functionality

Theme

• Dark theme inspired by VS Code
• Consistent color scheme across all components
• Professional and easy on the eyes

Technical Details

• GUI Framework: PyQt5
• Editor Component: QScintilla
• Language: Python 3.x
• Process Execution: QProcess for running Python scripts