# Helm

> Helm

- Skill: `neuralblitz/helm-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add neuralblitz/helm-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/neuralblitz/helm-2/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: NeuralBlitz (https://skillmd.com/u/neuralblitz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/neuralblitz/helm-2

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# Helm

Helm is the Kubernetes package manager that simplifies deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes through templated, versioned charts.

## Key Concepts

- Charts (package format)
- Values.yaml configuration
- Templates and helpers
- Releases and versioning
- Hooks (pre-install, post-upgrade)

## Common Use Cases

- Kubernetes application deployment
- Managing K8s operators
- Multi-environment deployments
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Sharing K8s configurations

## Best Practices

- Use Helmfile for complex deployments
- Implement proper labels/annotations
- Use tests hooks
- Pin chart versions
- Store charts in repositories

## Resources

- Helm.sh: helm.sh/docs
- Artifact Hub: artifacthub.io
- Related Skills: kubernetes, argocd, kustomize