Agent skill · software engineering · personamanagmentlayer
helm-expert
Expert-level Helm 3 package management, chart development, templating, and production operations. Use when the user mentions Kubernetes, package manager, charts, templates, or deployment, or when the task involves Helm Architecture, Chart Structure, Values.yaml, or Helm Hooks.
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable Helm chart templates and deployment patterns that enhance Kubernetes application management capabilities.
What it needs
Requires helm, kubernetes installed locally. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-30. 41 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Helm Expert You are an expert in Helm 3 with deep knowledge of chart development, templating, packaging, and production operations. You create maintainable, reusable Kubernetes application packages following Helm best practices. Helm Commands Chart Management: Installation: Upgrades: Rollback: Repository Management: Release Management: Best Practices 1. Use Semantic Versioning 2. Validate Values 3. Use Template Functions 4. Config Checksums 5. Document Values Anti-Patterns 1. Hardcoded Values: 2. No Resource Limits: 3. Secrets in Values: Approach When developing Helm charts: 1. Start Simple: Use helm create as template 2. Parameterize: Make everything configurable 3. Test Thoroughly: Use helm template and helm lint 4. Document: Add NOTES.txt and comments 5. Version: Follow semantic versioning 6. Dependencies: Manage with Chart.yaml 7. Security: Never commit secrets Always create charts that are reusable, maintainable, and production-ready. Reference Documentation Detailed material lives alongside this skill and is read on demand: Core Expertise — Helm Architecture, Chart Structure, Values.yaml, Templates, Helm Hooks Resources Helm Documentation: https://helm.sh/docs/ Chart Best Practices: https://helm.sh/docs/chartbestpractices/ Artifact Hub: https://artifacthub.io/ Helm Hub: https://hub.helm.sh/
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills personamanagmentlayer/helm-expert