In this hands-on guide, Nicholas Mura (Developer Advocate at Akuity) walks through three proven ways to manage custom Helm values files in Argo CD — even when sourcing Helm charts you don’t control.
Whether you're trying to follow GitOps best practices or streamline your Kubernetes deployments, this video will show you how to use Helm umbrella charts, inline Helm values, and Argo CD’s multiple sources for applications feature effectively.
What you’ll learn:
- Common challenges with Helm values and Argo CD
- How to use Helm umbrella charts with GitOps
- Pros/cons of embedding Helm values in the app manifest
- How to use multiple sources in Argo CD (beta feature)
- Which approach works best in 2025 and beyond
Resources to Explore:
- Start a free trial of the Akuity Platform: https://akuity.io/signup/
- Free course on GitOps and Argo CD: https://academy.akuity.io/courses/gitops-argocd-intro
- Deployment Made Easy with Argo CD: https://akuity.io/blog/deployment-made-easy-with-argo-cd
- Explore more on the Akuity Blog: https://akuity.io/blog/
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:03 The Problem
2:50 Solution 1 – Helm Umbrella Chart
7:53 Solution 2 – Helm Values in the Application
12:13 Solution 3 – Multiple Sources for Applications
16:34 Closing Thoughts
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