Stable 1.3.0 docs · Nova Rio, Nova Zellij, Yazi, managed Helix, and Nushell

Yazelix Nova

A Nix-packaged keyboard workspace for people who want files, editor, shells, and popup tools without assembling a multiplexer. Launch through Nova Rio or enter from a capable terminal or SSH session

Start with YazelixSee featuresRead docs

Nova 1.1-era workspace media

Yazelix Nova workspace with Yazi, Helix, shell, and runtime status

Install Stable

Add the checked release to your Nix profile. These docs track Stable; Main and Edge may differ

install
nix profile add --refresh github:Yazelix/nova/stable

Set a terminal profile to run yzx enter, or open the installed Linux desktop entry. Most days, you do not type another yzx command after Nova opens. Alt Shift K opens Ratconfig

Popup tools

Files, git, and the agent open over the workspace, then hide. These are Nova 1.1-era recordings. See them on Features

Yazi popupHelix reveals the current file in Yazi. Another file opens back in the editorSee it on Features

Panes, theme, Anima

The sidebar and panes move. Ratconfig restyles the multiplexer. Anima fills the workspace as ambience or a screensaver. These are Nova 1.1-era recordings. See them on Features

Panes and sidebarThe sidebar hides and comes back. Shells stack, then one pane moves through the stackSee it on Features

Move with h j k l

Nova extends Helix and Vim motion across the workspace. Alt focuses. Ctrl Alt moves tabs or panes. Alt Shift summons. The full map is in Keybindings

Layerhjkl
AltFocus left or previous tabFocus downFocus upFocus right or next tab
Ctrl AltMove tab leftMove pane down circularlyMove pane up circularlyMove tab right
Alt ShiftSidebarGit popupConfig popupAgent popup

Alt Shift H toggles the Radar-default sidebar. Alt Shift A opens Anima.Ctrl y toggles focus between Forest and managed Helix