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helm-cli

Manage Kubernetes Helm charts, repositories, and releases via CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#package management#kubernetes#release#helm#chart
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/3horizons/agentic-devops-platform --skill helm-cli-3horizons
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: helm-cli
Source: https://github.com/3horizons/agentic-devops-platform/tree/main/.github/skills/helm-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/3horizons/agentic-devops-platform --skill helm-cli-3horizons

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management of Kubernetes applications by providing a command-line interface for Helm, the package manager for Kubernetes. It streamlines chart development, testing, and release operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chart Development & Testing: Lint, render templates, and perform dry-runs for Helm charts.
  • Repository Management: Add, update, and search Helm chart repositories.
  • Release Management: Install, upgrade, list, and rollback Helm releases.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to deploy a new microservice. They can use this Skill to install the Helm chart for the service, configure it with specific values, and manage its lifecycle within the Kubernetes cluster.

Quick Start

Use the helm-cli skill to install the chart located at './chart' with the release name 'my-app' into the 'production' namespace.

Frequently Asked Questions about helm-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Kubernetes releases using Helm?▼

Helm release management lets you install, upgrade, list, and rollback Kubernetes applications. This Skill provides CLI operations to deploy charts into specific namespaces and manage their full lifecycle.

How do I lint and test Helm charts before deploying to a Kubernetes cluster?▼

You can lint and test Helm charts to catch configuration errors early. This Skill supports chart linting, template rendering, and dry-runs to validate your Kubernetes manifests before actual deployment.

Do I need a configured Kubernetes context to use Helm CLI operations?▼

Yes, a configured Kubernetes context is required to execute Helm CLI operations. You also need Helm 3.x installed and network access to your target chart repositories to manage applications successfully.

What is the best way to add and update Helm chart repositories for Kubernetes package management?▼

Helm chart repository management allows you to add, update, and search package sources. This Skill streamlines Kubernetes package management by providing commands to locate and sync charts from remote repositories.

Can I render Helm templates locally without deploying to a Kubernetes cluster?▼

Yes, you can render Helm templates locally to review generated Kubernetes manifests. This Skill supports template rendering and dry-runs, allowing you to verify chart configurations without applying them to a live cluster.

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