k8s-helm

Manage Helm chart lifecycles for Kubernetes deployments.

944|179|Updated Mar 23, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rohitg00/kubectl-mcp-server --skill k8s-helm
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Skill: k8s-helm
Source: https://github.com/rohitg00/kubectl-mcp-server/tree/main/kubernetes-skills/claude/k8s-helm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rohitg00/kubectl-mcp-server --skill k8s-helm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires helm, kubectl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill centralizes and simplifies Helm chart lifecycle management for Kubernetes deployments, enabling consistent deployments across environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Install, upgrade, rollback, and template Helm charts to manage releases.
  • Manage Helm repositories and chart development workflows with clear, repeatable steps.
  • Use cases include setting up new environments, upgrading releases with controlled rollbacks, and validating charts before deployment.

Quick Start

Use this skill to template a chart, install a release, or upgrade a chart, for example:

  • install_helm_chart(name="my-release", chart="bitnami/nginx", namespace="web", values={"replicaCount": 2})
  • upgrade_helm_release(name="my-release", chart="bitnami/nginx", namespace="web", values={"replicaCount": 3})

Frequently Asked Questions about k8s-helm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Helm chart rollbacks and upgrades across multiple Kubernetes namespaces?

Helm chart rollbacks and upgrades across multiple Kubernetes namespaces are automated using dedicated lifecycle management operations that install, upgrade, and rollback releases with controlled, repeatable steps for each environment.

What is the best way to validate a Helm chart before deploying it to a Kubernetes cluster?

The best way to validate a Helm chart before deploying to a Kubernetes cluster is to template the chart locally, allowing you to inspect the rendered manifests and verify configurations without affecting the live environment.

Do I need both Helm 3 and kubectl installed to manage Kubernetes deployments?

Yes, you need both Helm 3 and kubectl installed to manage Kubernetes deployments, as the lifecycle management operations rely on Helm for chart rendering and kubectl for underlying cluster communication and resource handling.

How do I retrieve deployment history and current values for an existing Helm release?

Retrieve deployment history and current values for an existing Helm release by using specific Helm commands to list past revisions and extract the merged configuration values applied to the running Kubernetes deployment.

Can I add external repositories and template Helm charts for multi-environment deployment workflows?

Yes, you can add external repositories and template Helm charts for multi-environment deployment workflows, enabling consistent chart development, repository handling, and release validation across different namespaces and environments.