helm-validator

Name: helm-validator
Availability: InStock
Author: pantheon-org

Validate Helm charts with linting, template rendering, and security checks.

9|Updated Feb 21, 2026

Search Tags:#ci/cd #linting #security #validation #kubernetes #helm

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npx skills add https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne --skill helm-validator-pantheon-org

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Skill: helm-validator
Source: https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne/tree/main/skills/ci-cd/helm/validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pantheon-org/tekhne --skill helm-validator-pantheon-org

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the comprehensive validation, linting, and analysis of Helm charts and their rendered Kubernetes resources, ensuring adherence to best practices and catching potential issues before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Multi-stage Validation: Performs checks from chart structure to security best practices.
CRD Documentation Lookup: Automatically finds documentation for Custom Resource Definitions.
Security Analysis: Enforces critical security checks on rendered templates.
Use Case: Before deploying a new Helm chart to production, use this Skill to perform a full audit, identify potential errors, and receive actionable recommendations for improvement.

Quick Start

Use the helm-validator skill to audit the chart located in the './my-helm-chart' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about helm-validator

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I validate and lint a Helm chart before deploying to Kubernetes?▼

Helm chart validation performs structural checks, linting, and template rendering to ensure quality and security standards before deployment. It automates a full audit to catch potential errors and provide actionable recommendations.

How does Helm chart security analysis work for rendered Kubernetes templates?▼

Helm chart security analysis enforces critical security checks on rendered templates. It evaluates the rendered Kubernetes resources against security best practices to identify potential vulnerabilities before cluster deployment.

Can I perform a cluster dry-run and schema validation on my Helm chart?▼

Yes, comprehensive Helm chart validation includes both schema validation and cluster dry-runs. These multi-stage checks test template rendering and verify configurations against expected schemas without actually deploying resources.

What is the best way to look up documentation for Custom Resource Definitions in a Helm chart?▼

Looking up CRD documentation is automated during Helm chart validation. The validation process automatically finds and retrieves documentation for Custom Resource Definitions encountered within the chart's rendered templates.

Do I need to install dependencies to run security best practices analysis on Helm charts?▼

No dependencies are required to run security best practices analysis on Helm charts. The validation operates independently to enforce critical security checks on rendered templates and identify potential issues pre-deployment.