Docker Helm Client Agent

Overview

The Docker Helm Client Agent is a specialized Docker image that acts as a Helm client, enabling seamless management of Kubernetes deployments. It provides a convenient and portable solution for interacting with Helm charts and deploying applications to chart repositories without the need to install Helm on your local machine or CI/CD pipelines.

Key Features

• Helm Commands Made Easy: Execute Helm commands directly from within the Docker container, without the need to install Helm on your local machine or CI/CD pipelines.

• Consistency Across Environments: Ensure consistent Helm versions and configurations across various environments, reducing potential issues related to Helm installations.

• Optimized for CI/CD Pipelines: Integrate this Docker image effortlessly into your CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments.

• Customizable: Easily extend the image to include your specific Helm charts or other tools required for your workflows.

Usage

projectoss/helm-client:latest

Currently latest tag refers to Helm version v3.16.3

Sample Jenkins Pipeline Stage

stage('Package Helm Chart') {
    agent {
        docker {
            image 'projectoss/helm-client:latest'
        }
    }
    steps {
        sh 'helm version'
        // your helm commands here
    }
}

For more detailed usage instructions, please refer to the Jenkinsfile in this repository.

Sample GitHub Action Workflow

- name: Check Helm version
  uses: docker://projectoss/helm-client:latest
  with:
    run: | 
        helm version
        # other helm commands here

For more detailed usage instructions, please refer to this action.yaml in this repository.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community to enhance and improve this project! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right corner of this repository. This will create a copy of the project in your GitHub account.

2. Clone the Fork: On your local machine, use git to clone the forked repository:

3. Make Changes: Now, you can make your desired changes and improvements to the codebase.

4. Commit Changes: Once you've made your changes, commit them with a descriptive commit message:

5. Push Changes: Push your changes to your forked repository:

6. Create Pull Request: Go to the original repository (the one you forked) on GitHub. You should see a "Compare & pull request" button. Click on it, and you can create a pull request to submit your changes for review.

7. Wait for Review: Your pull request will be reviewed by the project maintainers. Be open to feedback and iterate on your changes if necessary.

8. Celebrate: Once your pull request is approved and merged, your contributions will be part of the project. Congratulations on your successful contribution!

Please ensure your code adheres to our coding guidelines and standards, and provide proper tests for any new features you introduce. Thank you for contributing to this project and helping us make it even better!

License

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