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helmfile for Mac

Deploy Kubernetes Helm Charts

Quick answer: helmfile is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install helmfile. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,938 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What helmfile is

helmfile is a DevOps tool for macOS: deploy Kubernetes Helm Charts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/helmfile/helmfile.

How to install helmfile

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install helmfile.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install helmfile on Mac?

Run brew install helmfile in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is helmfile open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does helmfile run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is helmfile?

It was installed 3,938 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #405 in this catalogue.

What version of helmfile is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.2.