nvcf-explore-stack

Trace NVCF helmfile stack deployments and dependencies from helmfile.d sources.

195|43|Updated Apr 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/nvcf --skill nvcf-explore-stack
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Skill: nvcf-explore-stack
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA/nvcf/tree/main/ai-tooling/dev/skills/nvcf-explore-stack
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA/nvcf --skill nvcf-explore-stack

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Navigate and explain the NVCF self-hosted stack inside the monorepo. Maps helmfile releases to their charts, image-source subtrees, helm hooks, namespaces, and needs: dependency chains. Reads deploy/stacks/self-managed/helmfile.d/*.yaml.gotmpl as the source of truth for ordering and versions, with deployment-sequence.md and deployment-dependencies.yaml as enrichment, and imports.yaml for upstream provenance. Use when a user or developer asks "what deploys X", "what does X depend on", "what hooks run for X", "walk me through deployment order", "which subtree do I edit to change X", "what namespaces does the stack use", or mentions stack topology, helmfile stages, deployment DAG, or dependency map. Always cite the source file path so the user can verify.

Core Features & Use Cases

Identify releases, charts, image sources, hooks, and namespaces for a given stack. Determine deployment order, dependencies, and ownership across monorepo layers. Assist onboarding by explaining stack topology and provenance with explicit file citations.

Quick Start

Ask it to explain what deploys a release X by tracing deploy/stacks/self-managed/helmfile.d/*.yaml.gotmpl and enrichment files, citing exact source paths.

Frequently Asked Questions about nvcf-explore-stack

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace what deploys a specific release in a Kubernetes helmfile stack?

Determine deployment order by tracing helmfile.d/*.yaml.gotmpl sources combined with deployment-sequence.md enrichment files. This maps the deployment DAG, showing the exact sequence and dependency chains required to orchestrate the stack.

How do I find helm hooks and namespaces for a specific chart in a monorepo?

Find helm hooks and namespaces by querying the helmfile.d gotmpl sources and enrichment files for the target release. This reveals the specific hooks executed during deployment and the namespaces the stack utilizes across the monorepo.

Can I identify which subtree to edit to change an image source in the NVCF stack?

You can identify the correct image-source subtree by tracing the release through helmfile.d configurations and imports.yaml. This points to the exact upstream provenance and monorepo directory you need to edit to modify the image.

What is the best way to map dependencies and provenance across a self-managed Kubernetes stack?

The best way to map dependencies is by analyzing helmfile.d gotmpl files with imports.yaml for upstream provenance. This provides a complete dependency map and traces the origin of all components within the deployment topology.

Does this stack topology tracer cite the exact source files for deployment verification?

Yes, the stack topology tracer always cites the exact source file paths, such as helmfile.d gotmpl files and imports.yaml. This allows you to manually verify the deployment ordering, hooks, and dependency chains within the monorepo.