Does this skill support Helm 3 features?

Yes, the skill is updated for Helm 3, focusing on apiVersion v2 and modern dependency management without Tiller.

Can I use it to manage chart dependencies?

Yes, it provides guidance on defining dependencies in Chart.yaml and using commands like 'helm dependency update' to manage subcharts.

How do I activate the Helm skill in Claude Code?

You can activate it manually using the --tools=helm flag, or Claude will automatically detect it when files like Chart.yaml or values.yaml are present in your workspace.

Can it help me write complex Go templates?

Absolutely. The skill includes a deep reference for control structures like range and with, as well as functions for string manipulation, encoding, and Kubernetes-specific logic.

Does it provide security recommendations for charts?

Yes, it includes patterns for pod security contexts, container security, and resource limits to ensure your deployments follow Kubernetes security best practices.

Helm Chart Assistant

Name: Helm Chart Assistant
Author: FortiumPartners

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines Kubernetes application packaging and deployment through expert Helm chart creation, templating, and command reference.

The Helm skill for Claude Code provides a comprehensive framework for managing Kubernetes applications using the Helm package manager. It equips Claude with domain-specific knowledge to generate standard chart structures, write complex Go templates, and manage release lifecycles. By providing instant access to template functions, named partials, and production-grade values.yaml patterns, this skill ensures that infrastructure-as-code is consistent, secure, and easy to maintain across multiple environments.

Key Features

01Production-grade values.yaml patterns and environment overrides

02Dependency management and release lifecycle control

03Automated Helm chart structure generation and validation

04Advanced Go template syntax and built-in object reference

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06Security best practices for pod and container contexts

Use Cases

01Creating and linting new Kubernetes application charts from scratch

02Debugging complex template rendering and control logic in existing charts

03Managing multi-environment deployments using custom values files and overrides

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fortiumpartners/ai-mesh helm

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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