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versions-renovate

Manage software versions and Renovate annotations in homelab configuration files.

24|3|Updated Mar 31, 2022
Search Tags:#automation#kubernetes#renovate#version-management#talos#versions.env
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ionfury/homelab --skill versions-renovate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: versions-renovate
Source: https://github.com/ionfury/homelab/tree/main/.claude/skills/versions-renovate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ionfury/homelab --skill versions-renovate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Maintains consistent, up-to-date version entries and Renovate annotations across Talos/Kubernetes configurations by centralizing version data and automation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Version.env management: centralizes version entries for Helm charts, OCI images, and dependency updates.
  • Renovate annotation discipline: enforces the required annotation syntax and ordering to ensure reliable upgrades.
  • Workflow integration: supports validation, forecasting, and automatic PRs that trigger downstream deployments via Flux and Talos updates.

Quick Start

Run the renovate:validate task to verify syntax and readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about versions-renovate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Renovate versioning across Kubernetes clusters?▼

Centralizing version entries in versions.env and enforcing Renovate annotation syntax automates versioning across Talos-based Kubernetes clusters, ensuring consistent upgrades via Flux-driven workflows.

How do I manage versions.env for Helm charts and OCI images?▼

Manage versions.env by centralizing version entries for Helm charts, OCI images, and dependency updates, applying deterministic workflows with enforced key order to maintain consistent configuration files.

How do I validate Renovate annotation syntax before applying updates?▼

Validate Renovate annotation syntax by running the renovate:validate task, which verifies syntax readiness, checks enforced key ordering, and ensures optional registryUrl and versioning fields are correctly formatted.

Can I use Renovate annotations with Talos and Flux workflows?▼

Renovate annotations work with Talos and Flux workflows by generating automatic PRs that trigger downstream deployments, using centralized versions.env data and deterministic workflows to maintain consistency.

How does Renovate handle non-semver versions in Kubernetes configurations?▼

Renovate handles non-semver versions by implementing specific extraction and processing logic during version management, ensuring non-standard version strings are correctly parsed without breaking the enforced annotation ordering.

What are the limitations of automating Renovate versioning for homelab configurations?▼

Limitations include strict adherence to enforced key ordering and required annotation syntax, meaning any deviation will fail the validation step, and reliance on centralized versions.env for consistent dependency tracking.

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