diff --git a/roles/common/programs/helix.nix b/roles/common/programs/helix.nix
index 00f0af2..78f09da 100644
--- a/roles/common/programs/helix.nix
+++ b/roles/common/programs/helix.nix
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
         editor = {
           mouse = true;
           cursorline = true;
+          color-modes = true;
+          bufferline = "multiple";
           statusline.mode = {
             normal = "Normal";
             insert = "Insert";