helmfile adds helmfile unittest integration
Introduced 2026-02-19 · score 0.96
HOW TO USE IT
When a Helmfile release defines `unitTests`, run `helmfile unittest` to execute its helm-unittest tests using the release’s merged values.
helmfile unittestreleases:
- name: my-app
chart: ./charts/my-app
unitTests:
- testshelm plugin install https://github.com/helm-unittest/helm-unittestWHY THIS HELPS
Run helm-unittest tests for a Helmfile-managed chart from the Helmfile workflow.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v1.3.0
- unitTests: Release-level list of helm-unittest test file or directory paths. When set, the release is tested; paths are relative to the chart directory. Releases without it are skipped.
- Prerequisite: Install the helm-unittest Helm plugin.
- Prerequisite: The Helmfile release must define `unitTests`; releases without it are skipped.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
- https://github.com/helmfile/helmfile/releases/tag/v1.3.0
- https://github.com/helmfile/helmfile/blob/main/docs/cli.md
Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON