helm-generator

Generate Helm charts with templates, helpers, and validated values.yaml.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
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Skill: helm-generator
Source: https://github.com/ToanPV90/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/helm-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ToanPV90/dotfiles --skill helm-generator-toanpv90

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It prevents slow, error-prone Helm chart scaffolding by generating a complete, consistent chart layout with reusable helpers, templates, and values guidance for Kubernetes workloads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deterministic chart scaffolding: Creates a standard Helm chart structure with Chart.yaml, values.yaml, templates, and .helmignore.
  • Standard helper generation: Produces required helper templates (name/fullname/chart/labels/selectorLabels/serviceAccountName) so templates stay consistent and override-safe.
  • Template and values production with validation loops: Generates templates for common Kubernetes resources and guides parameterization (including config/secret checksum annotations) to support production deployments.
  • CRD-aware chart conversion: Converts existing Kubernetes manifests into parameterized Helm templates and supports CRD patterns by consulting CRD documentation when CRDs are in scope.

Quick Start

Use this skill to generate a full Helm chart named mychart from scratch for a Deployment using image ghcr.io/acme/webapp:2.3.1, with service port 80 mapped to container target port 8080, and include templates plus optional ingress and HPA.

Frequently Asked Questions about helm-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a Helm chart from existing Kubernetes manifests?

Generating a Helm chart from Kubernetes manifests involves converting existing resources into parameterized Helm templates, scaffolding the chart structure, producing reusable helpers, and generating a validated values.yaml for production-ready deployments.

What is the best way to scaffold a production-ready Helm chart?

The best way to scaffold a production-ready Helm chart is through deterministic generation of Chart.yaml, values.yaml, templates, .helmignore, and standard helper templates for names, labels, and service accounts to keep templates consistent and override-safe.

Can I include ingress, HPA, and RBAC when scaffolding a Helm chart?

Yes, Helm chart scaffolding can include optional ingress, HPA, RBAC, networking policies, and CRD-backed resources, ensuring all generated templates support parameterization and production-ready Kubernetes deployment requirements.

How does Helm chart generation handle CRDs and custom resources?

Helm chart generation handles CRDs by consulting CRD documentation when custom resources are in scope, converting them into parameterized templates while maintaining safe behaviors like conditional checksum annotations for configs and secrets.

Do I need to manually create helper templates for a new Helm chart?

No, you do not need to manually create helper templates because Helm chart generation automatically produces required helpers like name, fullname, chart, labels, selectorLabels, and serviceAccountName to keep templates consistent and override-safe.

Why use checksum annotations in Helm chart templates?

Checksum annotations in Helm chart templates provide a safe template behavior for configs and secrets, ensuring pods automatically restart when configuration values change during parameterized Kubernetes workload deployments.