helmfile passes a description to `helm upgrade`
Introduced 2026-03-24 · score 0.96
HOW TO USE IT
When upgrading releases through Helmfile v1.4.3, use `helmfile apply --description <description>` to pass a description to `helm upgrade`; the CLI description applies to all releases and overrides descriptions in the Helmfile.
helmfile apply --description "<description>"WHY THIS HELPS
Upgrade a Helm release with a description from a Helmfile workflow.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v1.4.3
- --description <description>: Sets the description for all releases; overrides descriptions in the Helmfile and is passed to `helm upgrade --description`.
- Prerequisite: Use Helmfile v1.4.3 or later for this feature.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
- https://github.com/helmfile/helmfile/releases/tag/v1.4.3
- https://github.com/helmfile/helmfile/blob/v1.4.3/cmd/apply.go
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