Helm Chart Structure
Installation
SKILL.md
Helm Chart Structure
Use this skill when creating, reviewing, or explaining Helm chart structure, metadata, templates, dependencies, CRDs, tests, and packaging conventions.
This skill is an operating contract for safe chart-structure work. Load the reference files only when deeper examples, templates, or troubleshooting details are needed.
When To Use
- Designing a new Helm chart directory layout.
- Reviewing
Chart.yaml,values.yaml,values.schema.json,.helmignore,templates/,crds/, orcharts/. - Deciding between an application chart and a library chart.
- Adding template helpers, dependency declarations, CRDs, hooks, tests, or repository packaging.
- Explaining why a chart fails linting, templating, dependency resolution, or installation checks.
Required Inputs
Ask for or infer the smallest safe set of inputs: