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Routes Helm requests to chart-writing or release-operations sub-skills with CLI reference.

4|2|Updated Jun 1, 2026
Search Tags:#kubernetes#release#helm#gitops#argocd#chart#flux
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Aidas-dev/k8s-agent-skills --skill helm-aidas-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: helm
Source: https://github.com/Aidas-dev/k8s-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/helm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aidas-dev/k8s-agent-skills --skill helm-aidas-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Helm work spans two very different domains — writing charts and operating releases — and users often don't know which guidance applies, while manual production deploys bypass GitOps safety. This Skill acts as a router that matches your request to the correct sub-skill and enforces GitOps-first practices. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Intent-Based Routing: Matches trigger keywords (chart, template, install, rollback, OCI, hooks) to load either the helm-chart or helm-ops sub-skill. - GitOps Guardrails: Warns against manual helm install/helm upgrade in production and points to Flux HelmRelease or ArgoCD Application instead. - Quick CLI Reference: Provides a compact command table for install, upgrade, rollback, template, lint, OCI push, and release inspection, plus Helm 3 vs Helm 4 differences. - Use Case: A user asks to debug a failed release — the router detects "failed, troubleshoot" keywords and loads helm-ops with full inspection and rollback guidance. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to help with any Helm task, such as "debug my failed Helm release in the staging namespace", and it will route to the right sub-skill automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about helm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose between writing a Helm chart and operating a release?▼

If you are writing templates, values files, or helpers, use the helm-chart sub-skill. If you are running commands like install, rollback, or inspecting releases, use helm-ops. When both apply, write the chart first, then deploy it.

Should I use helm install for production deployments?▼

No. Manual helm install or upgrade bypasses drift detection, audit trails, and Git-as-truth. Use GitOps instead: a Flux HelmRelease or an ArgoCD Application with a Helm source. Reserve the Helm CLI for development, debugging, and emergency recovery.

What is the difference between Helm 3 and Helm 4?▼

Helm 4 uses server-side apply by default, renames --atomic to --rollback-on-failure and --force to --force-replace, and requires plugin names for post-renderers. Helm 3 receives bug fixes until July 2026 and security fixes until November 2026.

When should I not use this Helm router skill?▼

Skip the router when your question concerns a specific product's Helm chart like Vault or Higress — load that product's dedicated skill instead. Also use ArgoCD or Flux skills directly for general GitOps questions not specific to Helm.

How do I override Helm values safely?▼

Prefer -f values files over --set flags, since files are audit-friendly and composable across environments. Use --set-string when a value must remain a string, such as image tags like v2.0.0-rc1.

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