# Check Contribution

> Validates operator chart contribution practices (helm template, ct lint, docs generation) before committing changes.

- Skill: `stacklok/check-contribution` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add stacklok/check-contribution`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/stacklok/check-contribution/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: stacklok (https://skillmd.com/u/stacklok)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/stacklok/check-contribution

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# Check Operator Chart Contribution Practices

Verify that all contribution guidelines from `deploy/charts/operator/CONTRIBUTING.md` are followed before committing Helm chart changes. Do not make any edits to files.

## Checks

### 1. Helm Template Validation
```bash
cd "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"/deploy/charts/operator && helm template test .
```
Verify the output contains valid Kubernetes YAML without errors.

### 2. Chart Linting
```bash
ct lint
```
Report any linting errors or warnings.

### 3. Documentation Generation
```bash
helm-docs --dry-run
```
Verify that `values.yaml` variables are documented and the generated README.md matches.

## Output Format

```
✅ or ❌ Helm template renders successfully
✅ or ❌ Chart linting passes
✅ or ❌ Documentation up-to-date

Note: Chart version bumps are automated by the release bot. Feature PRs should NOT modify Chart.yaml.
```

Include specific errors for any failing checks with actionable remediation commands.