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How to Convert Kubernetes to Helm Chart - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your Kubernetes Manifests

Start with your existing Kubernetes manifests. Whether you need to package applications for Helm, create reusable charts, or simplify deployments:

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Paste manifests: Copy your Deployment, Service, ConfigMap YAML
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Upload files: Select your K8s YAML files
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Try sample: Click "Sample" to see nginx deployment example
Step 2

Automatic Helm Chart Generation

The converter automatically creates a complete Helm chart structure:

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Chart.yaml: Chart metadata with name, version, description
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values.yaml: Extracted values for image, replicas, resources
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templates/: Templated K8s manifests with Go template syntax
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_helpers.tpl: Reusable template helpers for labels and names
Step 3

Customize Chart Options

Configure chart metadata and settings:

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Chart Name: Specify your Helm chart name
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Version: Set chart version (0.1.0, 1.0.0, etc.)
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App Version: Define application version
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Description: Add chart description
Step 4

Download and Deploy Your Helm Chart

Get your complete Helm chart ready for distribution:

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Download ZIP: Get complete chart structure with all files
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Copy preview: View generated Chart.yaml and values.yaml
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Ready to install: Use helm install command immediately

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Helm chart and why convert Kubernetes manifests?

Helm charts package Kubernetes applications for easy deployment, versioning, and management. Converting manifests to Helm charts enables parameterization, reusability across environments, and simplified application lifecycle management.

Are the generated Helm charts production-ready?

Yes! The converter generates standard Helm chart structure with templates, values.yaml, and helpers. Review extracted values to ensure they match your requirements, then use helm install to deploy.

Can I convert multiple Kubernetes resources at once?

Absolutely! Paste multi-document YAML (separated by ---) including Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Ingress, and more. Each resource becomes a template in your Helm chart.

How do I use the generated Helm chart?

Download the ZIP, extract it, and run: helm install my-release ./mychart. Customize values.yaml for different environments and easily upgrade with helm upgrade.

Is my Kubernetes configuration secure during conversion?

Yes, completely secure! All processing happens in your browser. Your K8s manifests never leave your computer or get sent to any server, making it safe for sensitive configurations.

What Kubernetes resources are supported?

The converter supports Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, PersistentVolumeClaims, and most common Kubernetes resource types. Values are intelligently extracted for easy customization.

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