The easiest way to grab a chart is using the built-in helm pull command. This ensures you are getting the package directly from the configured repository.
This guide covers the three primary methods to pull Helm charts directly to your local machine. Method 1: Using the Helm CLI (Recommended) download helm chart manually
: Open the index.yaml and search for the chart name. Look for the urls field under the specific version you want. The easiest way to grab a chart is
:Use the pull command to download the compressed .tgz file. helm pull bitnami/nginx Method 1: Using the Helm CLI (Recommended) :
:To see the templates and values immediately, add the --untar flag. helm pull bitnami/nginx --untar Method 2: Manual Download via Browser or CURL
: It allows you to modify the values.yaml or the underlying logic permanently rather than using --set flags.
Many maintainers host the "unpacked" source code of their charts on GitHub.