FROM alpine:3.18 RUN apk add --no-cache curl tar RUN curl -s https://helm.sh | tar -xz -C /tmp \ && mv /tmp/linux-amd64/helm /usr/bin/helm \ && rm -rf /tmp/linux-amd64 Use code with caution. Verifying the Installation
It is the standard method for installing Helm within Dockerfiles and CI/CD runners (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
This guide covers the most efficient ways to fetch Helm using curl , ensuring you get the right binary for your system every time. Why Use Curl to Download Helm? curl download helm
If you need a specific version or want to avoid running a script directly from the internet, you can download the compressed tarball directly from the Helm GitHub releases. 1. Find your platform string
The Helm team provides a convenient shell script that automates the detection of your operating system and architecture. This is the fastest way to get the latest version. FROM alpine:3
You can download the binary to a local directory without needing sudo access to the entire system. Method 1: The "Quick Start" Script (Recommended)
For high-security environments, always download the .sha256 file alongside the tarball to verify the integrity of the binary using sha256sum -c . Why Use Curl to Download Helm
Regardless of the method used, always verify that the download was successful and the binary is functional: helm version --short Use code with caution.