Lightweight Helix + Zellij + AI + REPL Integration: Two Minimal Scripts That Bridges together

[milanglacier]

I want to share a clean, minimal setup that connects Helix with AI completion and REPL/AI terminal app integration.

Two standalone bash scripts, minimal dependencies, zero bloat - just the essential glue code to make AI completion just works plus effortless piping to REPLs and AI terminal apps (Claude Code, Aider, Gemini CLI). Lightweight approach that just works.

• haico - AI-powered code completion for Helix editor supporting OpenAI,
  Gemini, Codestral and Claude providers
• zqantara - REPL bridge between Helix and Zellij with bracketed paste
  mode support for all Zellij window types

This workflow enables seamless integration between:

• Code editing in Helix with AI-powered completions
• REPL interaction for Python, R, Shell, and other languages
• AI CLI applications like Aider and Claude Code
• Multiplexing: Manage multiple REPLs and processes efficiently using Zellij's tabs, panes, and floating windows.

Both scripts are designed with minimal dependencies and focus on providing
efficient, keyboard-driven workflows.

I would love to hear your thoughts and any feedback, and I hope these scripts help streamline your workflow.

https://github.com/milanglacier/Helix-Zellij-AI-REPL-Workflow (with video showcase included in GitHub README)