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helmfile supports HELMFILE_* environment variables for more global flags

Introduced 2026-05-22 · score 0.95

HOW TO USE IT

When a workflow needs Helmfile global flag defaults, set the corresponding supported `HELMFILE_*` environment variable; for example, set `HELMFILE_NAMESPACE` before running `helmfile sync`.

HELMFILE_NAMESPACE=<namespace> helmfile sync
HELMFILE_KUBE_CONTEXT=<context> helmfile sync
HELMFILE_ENVIRONMENT=<environment> helmfile sync

WHY THIS HELPS

Configure Helmfile's global flags through environment variables in a repository workflow.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

  • Version: v1.5.2
  • HELMFILE_NAMESPACE: Sets the default namespace; `--namespace` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_KUBE_CONTEXT: Sets the default Kubernetes context; `--kube-context` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_ENVIRONMENT: Sets the Helmfile environment name; `--environment` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_HELM_BINARY: Sets the Helm binary path; `--helm-binary` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_KUSTOMIZE_BINARY: Sets the Kustomize binary path; `--kustomize-binary` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_LOG_LEVEL: Sets the log level; `--log-level` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_QUIET: Sets quiet mode; `--quiet` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_DEBUG: Sets debug mode; `--debug` overrides it.
  • HELMFILE_NO_COLOR: Disables color output; `--no-color` overrides it. The CLI also recognizes `NO_COLOR`; precedence between the environment variables is not documented here.
  • Prerequisite: Use Helmfile v1.5.2 or later for the release-note change.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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