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Overview

The Helm Repo Search operation allows users to search for Helm charts within a specified Helm repository URL. This node is useful when you want to programmatically query and discover available Helm charts from a given repository, which can help automate deployment workflows or integrate Helm chart discovery into CI/CD pipelines.

For example, you might use this node to:

  • Retrieve a list of charts from a public or private Helm repository.
  • Validate the existence of a specific chart before deploying it.
  • Automate updates by checking for new versions of charts in a repository.

Properties

Name Meaning
Repo The URL of the Helm repository to search. This should be a valid Helm repository endpoint where charts are hosted.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the search results from the specified Helm repository. This typically includes metadata about the charts found, such as chart names, versions, descriptions, and other relevant details provided by the Helm repository API.

If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would generally represent packaged Helm charts or related artifacts, but based on the provided code and properties, the output is JSON-based search results only.

Dependencies

  • Requires access to the specified Helm repository URL.
  • No explicit external API keys or credentials are shown in the provided code snippet, but network access to the Helm repository must be configured.
  • The node depends on n8n's HTTP request capabilities to query the Helm repository.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Repository URL: If the "Repo" property is incorrect or unreachable, the node will fail to retrieve data. Ensure the URL is correct and accessible from the n8n environment.
  • Network Issues: Firewall or network restrictions may block access to the Helm repository.
  • Empty Results: If no charts are returned, verify that the repository contains charts and that the URL points to the correct index or API endpoint.
  • Malformed Response: If the Helm repository returns unexpected data, the node might error out or produce incomplete results.

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