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helm:debug

Render Helm templates and inspect values, releases, and hook jobs.

292|103|Updated Mar 27, 2025
Search Tags:#debugging#deployment#troubleshooting#charts#kubernetes#helm
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti --skill helm-debug
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Skill: helm:debug
Source: https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti/tree/main/.claude/skills/helm%3Adebug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kagenti/kagenti --skill helm-debug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps diagnose and resolve issues encountered during Helm chart deployment, including template rendering errors, incorrect value application, and hook failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Template Rendering: Render Helm charts locally to inspect generated Kubernetes manifests.
  • Value Inspection: View applied values, defaults, and chart configurations.
  • Release Status: Check the status and history of Helm releases.
  • Hook Debugging: Inspect Kubernetes Jobs created by Helm hooks for failures.
  • Use Case: When a Helm upgrade fails, use this Skill to render the templates with specific values to pinpoint the exact syntax or logic error before attempting another upgrade.

Quick Start

Use the helm:debug skill to render the helm chart located at 'charts/kagenti' with the values from 'charts/kagenti/.secrets.yaml'.

Frequently Asked Questions about helm:debug

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug Helm chart template rendering errors locally?▼

Debug Helm chart template rendering errors by rendering charts locally with applied values to inspect generated Kubernetes manifests and pinpoint exact syntax or logic errors before attempting deployment.

Why does my Helm upgrade fail due to hook job failures?▼

Helm upgrades fail due to hook job failures when Kubernetes Jobs created by Helm hooks encounter errors; inspect hook statuses and diagnose the specific job failures to resolve the deployment issue.

Can I inspect applied values and defaults for a Helm release?▼

Yes, you can inspect applied values and defaults for a Helm release by viewing chart configurations and checking release status and history to verify correct value overrides during Kubernetes deployment.

What is the best way to troubleshoot incorrect value application in Kubernetes deployments?▼

Troubleshoot incorrect value application in Kubernetes deployments by inspecting applied values, defaults, and chart configurations to identify and fix errors in Helm chart configurations during release.

Does Helm debugging work with custom value override files like .secrets.yaml?▼

Yes, Helm debugging works with custom value override files by rendering chart templates with values from specific files like .secrets.yaml to pinpoint exact configuration errors before upgrading.

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