diff --git a/home/programs/helix.nix b/home/programs/helix.nix
index 78299d2a..d643a256 100644
--- a/home/programs/helix.nix
+++ b/home/programs/helix.nix
@@ -19,5 +19,6 @@
         esc = ["collapse_selection" "keep_primary_selection"];
       };
     };
+    package = pkgs.evil-helix;
   };
 }