Can I validate my Helm values before a release?

Yes, this skill provides guidance on using values.schema.json for automatic validation and using the --dry-run and --validate flags to check configurations before deployment.

What is the best way to manage environment-specific secrets?

The skill recommends several strategies including gitignored secret files, the helm-secrets plugin with Sops, or using the External Secrets Operator to pull from providers like Vault or AWS.

How does Helm handle value precedence?

Helm follows a 'right-most wins' hierarchy where individual --set flags have the highest precedence, followed by values files in order, chart defaults, and finally subchart values.

How do I see what values were actually deployed to a cluster?

You can use the command 'helm get values ' to see user-supplied overrides, or add the '--all' flag to see the final computed values including defaults.

Helm Values Management

Name: Helm Values Management
Author: laurigates

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines Kubernetes deployments by managing complex Helm value hierarchies, environment-specific overrides, and secure secret configurations.

About

The Helm Values Management skill provides comprehensive architectural patterns and command-line guidance for managing Kubernetes configurations across diverse environments. It enables developers to master Helm's 'right-most' precedence logic, implement robust multi-environment directory structures (dev/staging/prod), and enforce data integrity through JSON schema validation. By offering clear strategies for advanced CLI operations and secure secret handling—including integrations with Sops, Vault, and environment variables—this skill ensures that your infrastructure-as-code remains maintainable, scalable, and production-ready.

Key Features

Automated values schema validation via JSON schema
Inspection tools for deployed and computed configuration values
Secure secret management strategies for sensitive data
3 GitHub stars
Environment-specific value overrides and precedence logic
Advanced CLI flag optimization including --set-json and --set-file

Use Cases

Orchestrating multi-stage CI/CD deployments with distinct staging and production configs
Debugging complex value merging issues in nested Helm charts
Hardening Kubernetes security through managed secret injection and validation

About

Key Features

Automated values schema validation via JSON schema
Inspection tools for deployed and computed configuration values
Secure secret management strategies for sensitive data
3 GitHub stars
Environment-specific value overrides and precedence logic
Advanced CLI flag optimization including --set-json and --set-file

Use Cases

Orchestrating multi-stage CI/CD deployments with distinct staging and production configs
Debugging complex value merging issues in nested Helm charts
Hardening Kubernetes security through managed secret injection and validation