diff --git a/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix b/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
index a35a4d17..2056525b 100644
--- a/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
+++ b/nixos/home-manager/programs/helix.nix
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ in {
     settings = {
       theme = "base16_transparent";
       editor = {
+        auto-save = true;
         auto-pairs = false;
         file-picker.hidden = false;
         lsp.display-messages = true;