Can this skill help with failed Helm upgrades?

Yes, it provides troubleshooting steps and utilizes flags like --atomic to automatically roll back failed upgrades to the last stable state.

Does it support custom value files?

Absolutely. It handles complex value layering using multiple -f/--values flags and individual overrides via --set for precise configuration.

Can I preview changes before applying them?

Yes, the skill includes guidance on using --dry-run and --debug to validate rendered manifests before they are applied to the cluster.

Is it compatible with multiple Kubernetes namespaces?

Yes, the skill emphasizes explicit namespace management and can list or manage releases across single or all namespaces.

Helm Release Manager

Name: Helm Release Manager
Author: laurigates

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Deployment & DevOps

Manages the full lifecycle of Helm releases in Kubernetes clusters, including installations, atomic upgrades, and deployment tracking.

About

This skill empowers Claude to handle complex Kubernetes deployments using Helm, providing expert guidance on release lifecycles. It covers everything from initial chart installation and value overrides to troubleshooting failed upgrades and managing release history. By incorporating best practices like atomic rollbacks and dry-run validations, it ensures reliable and repeatable infrastructure management across development, staging, and production environments.

Key Features

Manifest and value inspection for deep visibility into deployed resources
Comprehensive release tracking including status checks and revision history
Automated Helm chart installation and upgrades with value overrides
3 GitHub stars
Atomic rollback support to ensure cluster stability during failed deployments
Safe cleanup and uninstallation procedures for Kubernetes applications

Use Cases

Upgrading existing application versions while maintaining configuration persistence
Troubleshooting deployment failures by inspecting history and release metadata
Deploying microservices to production with multi-environment value files

About

Key Features

Manifest and value inspection for deep visibility into deployed resources
Comprehensive release tracking including status checks and revision history
Automated Helm chart installation and upgrades with value overrides
3 GitHub stars
Atomic rollback support to ensure cluster stability during failed deployments
Safe cleanup and uninstallation procedures for Kubernetes applications

Use Cases

Upgrading existing application versions while maintaining configuration persistence
Troubleshooting deployment failures by inspecting history and release metadata
Deploying microservices to production with multi-environment value files