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kubernetes-helm-review

Review Helm chart structure for metadata, values, templates, hooks, tests, and dependency issues.

3|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#templates#dependencies#hooks#kubernetes#helm#values#chart review
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill kubernetes-helm-review
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kubernetes-helm-review
Source: https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract/tree/main/shield/skills/kubernetes/helm-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/infraspecdev/tesseract --skill kubernetes-helm-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly assess whether a Helm chart is structurally sound, maintainable, and ready for reliable release.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Chart metadata review: Validate chart name, versioning, maintainers, and discoverability fields.
  • Values and template review: Check defaults, labels, naming patterns, selector consistency, and secret handling.
  • Dependencies, hooks, and tests: Confirm Chart.lock, dependency version pinning, hook cleanup, and test coverage.
  • Use case: Review a chart before merging to catch packaging mistakes, unsafe defaults, or missing post-install guidance.

Quick Start

Ask this skill to review the Helm chart in the selected directory and report chart metadata, values, templates, hooks, tests, and dependency issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about kubernetes-helm-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review a Helm chart for structural issues before release?▼

Reviewing a Helm chart involves statically checking Chart.yaml metadata, default values, template helpers, and hooks to identify packaging mistakes, unsafe defaults, and missing post-install guidance before merging.

What does a Helm chart review check for in values and templates?▼

A Helm chart review checks values and templates for safe defaults, label consistency, naming patterns, selector correctness, and proper secret handling to ensure templates render reliably.

How do I validate Helm chart dependencies and hooks for correctness?▼

Validating Helm chart dependencies and hooks requires checking Chart.lock for reproducibility, verifying version pinning, and ensuring proper hook ordering and cleanup to prevent release failures.

Does Helm chart review catch deprecated Kubernetes API usage in templates?▼

Yes, Helm chart review includes checks for deprecated API usage within templates to ensure the chart remains compatible and functional with target Kubernetes cluster versions.

When do I need to run a static review on Helm chart packaging?▼

You need static review on Helm chart packaging when preparing to merge changes, catching mistakes in semver metadata, operational notes, and test coverage before a reliable release.

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