Can this skill help with debugging template errors?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for using printf and fail functions to inspect values and debug template rendering issues.

Does it support Kubernetes manifest validation?

While it focuses on templating, it includes implementation patterns for the 'required' function and conditional logic to ensure your manifests receive valid input.

What is the primary benefit of the Helm Templates skill?

It provides Claude with specific domain knowledge to help you write valid, optimized Helm charts using advanced features like named templates, functions, and flow control.

How does it handle complex logic like loops and helper files?

The skill includes standardized patterns for _helpers.tpl, range loops, and scope management using the 'with' keyword to handle complex configuration sets.

Helm Template Architect

Name: Helm Template Architect
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the creation and management of Helm templates and Kubernetes manifests using advanced Go template logic.

About

Helm Template Architect is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to optimize the development of complex Kubernetes charts. It provides comprehensive guidance on Helm's built-in objects, template functions, and sophisticated implementation patterns. By leveraging this skill, developers can efficiently build modular, reusable charts using named templates, manage complex flow control with conditionals and loops, and ensure manifest integrity through robust input validation and debugging techniques. It is an essential tool for DevOps engineers looking to maintain high-quality Infrastructure as Code standards.

Key Features

Reusable named template (helpers) and sub-template patterns
Built-in debugging patterns and input validation logic
Precise whitespace control and flow management (with, range, if/else)
72 GitHub stars
Comprehensive built-in object mapping for .Values, .Release, and .Chart
Advanced template function implementation for strings, types, and defaults

Use Cases

Generating dynamic Kubernetes manifests for complex, multi-environment deployments
Implementing strict configuration validation and debugging for production-grade charts
Refactoring static YAML files into modular, reusable Helm charts with custom helpers

About

Key Features

Reusable named template (helpers) and sub-template patterns
Built-in debugging patterns and input validation logic
Precise whitespace control and flow management (with, range, if/else)
72 GitHub stars
Comprehensive built-in object mapping for .Values, .Release, and .Chart
Advanced template function implementation for strings, types, and defaults

Use Cases

Generating dynamic Kubernetes manifests for complex, multi-environment deployments
Implementing strict configuration validation and debugging for production-grade charts
Refactoring static YAML files into modular, reusable Helm charts with custom helpers