Helm Command Line Cheat sheet
If you work with Kubernetes, Helm is the tool you must know for managing an application’s entire lifecycle.
To make it simpler, here is a visual cheatsheet that breaks Helm into the eight categories you actually use in real environments.
→ Plugin Management
Install, update, list, or remove Helm plugins that extend capabilities.
→ Repos Management
Add, remove, or search chart repositories.
This is where most engineers start.
→ Install and Uninstall Apps
The core workflow: install charts, pass values files, debug installations, and uninstall cleanly.
→ Chart Management
Create your own charts, lint them, package them, and inspect what is inside.
→ Release Monitoring
List all releases, check statuses, filter by namespaces, and inspect history.
→ Upgrade and Rollback
Upgrade apps safely, handle atomic rollouts, or rollback to a known-good version.
→ Release Information
Fetch manifests, hooks, notes, or all resources linked to a release.
→ Help and Inspection
Check versions, get command help, and inspect environment details.
Helm simplifies Kubernetes complexity, but only when you understand how the commands fit together.
If you’re deep into Kubernetes prep or handling day-to-day platform tasks, this cheatsheet will make Helm feel a lot less heavy.
Which Helm command group do you use the most?
Image Credits: KodeKloud
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