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An Open Source solution for implementing efficient and consistent software delivery to #Kubernetes, facilitating best practices using Git, Dockerfile, Helm, and Buildah. werf.io

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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 07/08/2026
trdl, which we use as a version manager for #werf, now lets you pin a specific werf version. Previously, you had to select a release group (e.g., v2) and release channel (e.g., stable or beta). Starting from trdl 0.13.0 released last week, you can do: * trdl use werf v2.74.0 * trdl use werf '>=2'
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 28/05/2026
🚨TypeScript as Helm templates alternative for Helm charts. With #werf v2.68.0+ and #Nelm v1.24.0+, you can use a general-purpose programming language, #TypeScript, as an alternative for templating in your #Helm charts. Find more details about this new feature on GitHub: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf/Nelm new feature: TypeScript as Helm templates alternative for Helm charts · werf werf · Discussion #7560
For many years, the Cloud Native community has been vocal about the limitations of Helm templates. With the latest werf and Nelm releases, you can use a general-purpose programming language, TypeSc...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 18/05/2026
#CloudLand2026 is about to happen in Heide Park Soltau (Germany). We’re happy to have #werf represented at this festival! Come see it in action and discuss your issues, needs, and ideas at #CNCF Land. It will be hosted as a special event there on May 20 from 15:00-17:45, at Bulls & Bandits.
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 12/05/2026
In #werf v2.65.0+, more detailed information about built container images and image digests is now available. In particular, you can pass the build info via export-values without forking the #Helm chart itself. Find more details in this GitHub discussion: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: More information about built images (v2.65.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #7532
The $.Values.global.werf variables are here, and now they include more detailed information about the built images. This feature became available starting from werf v2.65, which is already in the S...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 25/03/2026
Thanks, everyone, for coming to the #werf kiosk at #KubeCon today, for your interest, and for the meaningful talks!
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Palark @palark.com · 24/03/2026
Are you at #KubeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam these days? Our Maksim and Ilia are there — be sure to say "hi" to them if you're around! 👋 They will represent two #CNCF Sandbox projects at the Project Pavilion: - Wed @ 14:00-17:00, Kiosk P-6B, werf (@werf.io) - Thu @ 10:00-14:00, Kiosk P-6B, Dex
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 19/03/2026
Attending #KubeCon Europe 2026 next week? Happy to announce that #werf will be there! Find our kiosk at the Project Pavilion on Wednesday, 14:00 - 17:00, kiosk number is P-6B 🙌 P.S. Find the complete Project Pavilion Directory here: events.linuxfoundation.org/kubecon-clou...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 10/03/2026
In #werf v2.62.0+ and #Nelm v1.22.0+, you can deploy your application to #Kubernetes using a pre-built plan, similarly to what #Terraform offers with its `plan` and `apply` commands. Find more details in this GitHub discussion: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: Plan-based deployment (v2.62.0+ and Nelm v1.22.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #7388
Now you can deploy your application to Kubernetes using a pre-built plan, similar to what Terraform offers. This feature became available starting from werf v2.62, which is currently in the Alpha/B...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 05/03/2026
In #werf v2.60.0+ and #Nelm v1.21.0+, you can control the order in which #Kubernetes resources are deleted using a new annotation. Deletion order for interdependent resources will be determined automatically. Find more details in this GitHub discussion: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: Resource deletion order (v2.60.0+ and Nelm v1.21.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #7387
Now you can control the order in which Kubernetes resources are deleted with werf and Nelm. This feature became available starting from werf v2.60.0, which is currently in the Alpha and Beta releas...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 24/02/2026
In #werf v2.60.0+ and #Nelm v1.21.0+, we've added support for JSON Schema-based extended local validation for both built-in and custom #Kubernetes resources. The new mechanism works right out of the box with no additional configuration. github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: Extended local resource validation (v2.60.0+ and Nelm v1.21.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #7364
We've added support for JSON Schema-based extended local validation for both built-in and custom resources. This feature became available starting from werf v2.60.0, which is currently in the Alpha...
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The New Stack @thenewstack.io · 29/01/2026
From in-house wrapper to @cncf.io project: A look at the open source beginnings of the opinionated, all-in-one CLI tool for building and deploying applications for Kubernetes.
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A decade of werf, a software delivery tool for Kubernetes
From in-house wrapper to CNCF project: A look at the open source beginnings of the opinionated, all-in-one CLI tool for building and deploying applications for Kubernetes.
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 22/01/2026
Today, we’re celebrating 10 years(!) of #werf! If you ever wondered how it all started and evolved during these years, our latest blog post has you covered with a brief history of the project. Enjoy and celebrate with us! blog.werf.io/werf-project...
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10 years of werf: The Cloud Native story we made together
Here’s how the project was born and evolved over a decade
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 19/01/2026
Nelm, the #Helm alternative created in #werf to enhance your experience with deploying Helm charts in #Kubernetes, has just reached its first 1000 #GitHub stars 🎉 github.com/werf/nelm Meanwhile, new exciting features are coming soon to Nelm — we'll keep you posted! 😉
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 12/12/2025
We’d also like to present this overview (github.com/werf/nelm/di...) of the recent changes in #Nelm. Since Nelm underwent a major refactoring, added 60(!) new features, and resolved many annoying issues, we’d like to consider Nelm v1 stable and complete enough 🎉
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New features in Nelm v1.12.0-v1.19.1 · werf nelm · Discussion #514
Nelm has seen significant progress in the last four months. The highlights are: a major refactoring; 60(!) new features; many annoying issues resolved. At this point, we consider Nelm v1 stable and...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 12/12/2025
We've seen a lot of new features and fixes in #werf v2.47.1-v2.56.2. They include 4 new commands, 7 new annotations, 48 new CLI flags, and more. This GitHub announcement summarizes recent changes: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new features: New commands, annotations, flags, and other improvements in v2.47.1-v2.56.2 · werf werf · Discussion #7287
During the last 4 months (since werf v2.47.1), we've seen a lot of new features and fixes. This post summarizes them. 4 new commands werf lint: lint Helm templates, a native replacement for werf he...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 08/12/2025
A proposal for implementing an alternative to Go templates in #Nelm has been submitted! Interested in using a configuration language or a general programming language to write #Helm charts for your #Kubernetes clusters? Read this document and join the discussion: github.com/werf/nelm/bl...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 04/12/2025
Following the recent release of #Helm v4, we’d like to explain how it is different from Nelm we use in #werf. This article provides our detailed comparison and sheds light on the significant enhancements we plan for Nelm. Feel free to share with your #Kubernetes folks! blog.werf.io/nelm-helm-4-...
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How Nelm compares to Helm 4: Current differences and future plans
Nelm is an alternative tool to Helm 4 that supports deploying CRDs, defining deployment order, advanced resource tracking, and much more.
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Kube Architect @kube.archi · 18/10/2025
Nelm is a Helm 3 alternative built by the werf team, designed for Kubernetes deployments It replaces Helm’s 3-way merge with server-side apply, supports Terraform-plan-style dry runs, advanced resource ordering and encrypted values ➤ ku.bz/YTzSDVJdl
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 13/10/2025
Configurable resource lifecycle and better `werf plan` in #werf v2.49! Our latest release features new annotations (inspired by #Helm hooks) to configure how the resources behave during deployment, new flags to control the output of werf plan, and even more improvements. github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new features: Configurable resource lifecycle, improvements in plan and more (v2.49.1+) · werf werf · Discussion #7139
The latest werf release adds: new annotations (inspired by Helm hooks) to configure how the resources should behave during the deployment; new flags to control the output of werf plan and nelm rele...
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Nicolas Fränkel 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇪 @frankel.ch · 16/09/2025
werf is a #CNCF Sandbox CLI tool to implement full-cycle #CICD to #Kubernetes easily
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GitHub - werf/werf: A solution for implementing efficient and consistent software delivery to Kubernetes facilitating best practices.
A solution for implementing efficient and consistent software delivery to Kubernetes facilitating best practices. - werf/werf
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LearnKube @learnkube.com · 03/09/2025
Werf is a CLI tool for full-cycle CI/CD to Kubernetes It supports complete application lifecycle management, including building, publishing, and deploying container images, and offers features like automatic build caching ➜ ku.bz/bcbMgkHcz
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 26/08/2025
Happy to see this real-world experience of using #werf to improve #Kubernetes and CI/CD experience 🙌 dev.to/laplacedaemo...
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How werf Streamlined the Transition to Kubernetes and Accelerated Our CI/CD
I’m going to share a case study on how we used werf at Seznam.cz to take a load off our migration to...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 20/08/2025
#werf v2.47.0 was released, featuring major #Kubernetes API Server load reduction during deployments (thanks to optimized resource tracking and limited log displaying) and unified and extended capabilities for handling external and internal images in Stapel. github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new features: Load reduction during deployments and Better image handling in Stapel (v2.47.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #7041
The latest werf release comes with several new features: Major Kubernetes API Server load reduction during deployments. Unified and extended capabilities for handling external and internal images i...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 12/08/2025
#Nelm, the improved #Helm by #werf, got many new features since its v1.0.0 release five months ago. This post summarises the most significant changes, including 2 new experimental commands, 7 new flags, 2 new annotations, new functions, and several other improvements: github.com/werf/nelm/di...
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New features in Nelm v1.1.0-v1.11.0 · werf nelm · Discussion #397
It’s been almost five months since Nelm v1.0.0 was released. Nelm has received many new features, not to mention numerous bugfixes. This post summarises the most significant changes recently introd...
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LearnKube @learnkube.com · 07/08/2025
Werf is a CLI tool for full-cycle CI/CD to Kubernetes It supports complete application lifecycle management, including building, publishing, and deploying container images, and offers features like automatic build caching ➤ ku.bz/32DBhLmBf
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 25/07/2025
Tracking rules for #ArgoCD, #Flux, #Prometheus, cert-manager, and more have been added to kubedog / Nelm / werf! Learn how it benefits you and how you can contribute new custom rules for your favourite #CloudNative tools here: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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Tracking rules for Argo CD, Flux, Prometheus, cert-manager, Kyverno, and Sealed Secrets · werf werf · Discussion #7002
Kubedog is a library to watch Kubernetes resources in CI/CD deploy pipelines, created and used in werf. It allows adding custom rules to track the deployment process of any resources. These rules h...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 15/07/2025
The #GitHub releases page was updated to better follow the release channels approach implemented for #werf, and a few improvements were made for the release process itself. Find more details here: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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Improved release process for werf releases on GitHub · werf werf · Discussion #6979
The GitHub releases page was updated to better follow the release channels approach implemented for werf, and a few improvements were made for the release process. A release for werf is now created...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 15/07/2025
Enhanced build reports are another addition introduced in #werf v2.42.0, which aims to improve image building in #Kubernetes. Using these details on build stages helps analyze the effectiveness of your build configuration and evaluate your cache cleanup strategy (based on the cache hit ratio) 🚀
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 15/07/2025
It’s gratifying to see a huge improvement to #Nelm from a third-party #OpenSource contributor, Vladimir! His massive effort introduces the `werf.io/sensitive-paths` annotation, enhancing sensitive data handling with JSONPath expressions. Available in Nelm v1.8.0+. github.com/werf/nelm/pu...
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Add enhanced sensitive data handling by kuzaxak · Pull Request #364 · werf/nelm
Functionality adds similar to helm-diff style of diffing sensitive data. Previously, NELM handled sensitive data with an all-or-nothing approach: Resources marked as sensitive (via werf.io/sensiti...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 27/06/2025
With #werf v2.39.0, you can use any configuration files (including #Helm charts) from #Git repositories in a centralized and convenient manner. This is a game-changer if you have many similar apps and want to reuse common templates while keeping them in a separate repo. github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: External configuration includes (v2.39.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #6931
Briefly You can now use any configuration files you need from Git repositories in a centralized and convenient manner. This is a game-changer if you have multiple similar applications and want to r...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 24/06/2025
Following the recent news, let's spread the word about #werf as a #Kaniko alternative for container image building (and much more) in #Kubernetes for your CI! 🙌 dev.to/evgeniy_frol...
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werf as a Kaniko alternative for image building in Kubernetes for your CI
What is Kaniko and why was it needed? Kaniko is a tool for building OCI-compliant...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 24/06/2025
Another new feature that landed in #werf v2.38.0 is the `--debug-templates` flag to enable an advanced #Golang template debugging mode for your werf.yaml and #Helm charts. It allows you to see more detailed errors and leverage new debugging functions. Find more info here: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: template debugging mode for werf.yaml and Helm charts (v2.38.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #6921
Briefly A dedicated --debug-templates flag has been introduced to enable an advanced Go template debugging mode. This feature became available starting from werf v2.38.0, which is currently in the ...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 24/06/2025
Starting with #werf v2.38.0, you can specify a list of tags you want to keep when the `werf cleanup` command is performed. Use the newly added `--keep-list` option for that. You can also automate the keep-list file generation. Learn more: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf new feature: keeping tags in werf cleanup (v2.38.0+) · werf werf · Discussion #6918
Briefly Now, in the werf cleanup command, you can specify a list of tags to keep. To do this, just use the newly added --keep-list option. This feature became available starting from werf v2.38.0, ...
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Dmitry Shurupov @dshnow.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Since #Kaniko is officially archived, #Buildah and #werf become more-than-ever viable tools for building your container images in #Kubernetes. Both are #CNCF Sandbox projects. Here's how you can use werf with GitLab CI/CD and GitLab Runner in Kubernetes: werf.io/getting_star...
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Getting Started | werf
Consistent delivery tool. Git as a single source of truth. Build, deploy to Kubernetes, stay in sync.
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 29/04/2025
We're delighted to see #Nelm mentioned in the latest Full Circle Magazine issue! fullcirclemagazine.org/magazines/is...
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Dmitry Shurupov @dshnow.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
My article on Nelm, a #Helm alternative recently launched by @werf.io, a #CNCF Sandbox project, is now published on Cloud Native Now 😍 cloudnativenow.com/contributed-...
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Nelm is a New Open Source Project Improving Helm's Capabilities
Nelm announced its general availability, and focuses on improving Helm’s offerings to better serve numerous Kubernetes users and operators.
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Golang Articles, News, Packages @golangch.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
A gob-based Helm 3 alternative. It is a #Kubernetes deployment tool that manages Helm Charts and deploys them to Kubernetes. #golang github.com/werf/nelm
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GitHub - werf/nelm: Nelm is a Helm 3 alternative. It is a Kubernetes deployment tool that manages Helm Charts and deploys them to Kubernetes.
Nelm is a Helm 3 alternative. It is a Kubernetes deployment tool that manages Helm Charts and deploys them to Kubernetes. - werf/nelm
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 11/04/2025
Are you a part of the #FAUN Developer community? Support our #Nelm announcement there 🙏 faun.dev/c/stories/sh...
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Nelm, a new alternative to Helm, is GA
werf, a CNCF Sandbox project, announced Nelm as a new tool for deploying Helm charts...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 10/04/2025
Improved support for imageSpec, #OCI Image Format Specification, is available now! You can flexibly manage the imageSpec of the container images being built with #werf and configure your settings globally across the project or tailor them for individual images. Find more: github.com/werf/werf/di...
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Better imageSpec support in werf · werf werf · Discussion #6558
We're excited to share our plans for improving how werf handles the OCI image format specification, imageSpec. What’s coming to werf Full support for imageSpec, both globally and on a per-image bas...
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Dmitry Shurupov @dshnow.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Cool to see more articles on Nelm popping up! This one is from the alter way company; it is in French and covers the project really well! 👏 Feel free to share it with the Kubernetes francophones around, especially those actively using #Helm 😅 🙌 blog.alterway.fr/nelm-le-futu...
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Nelm le futur de Helm ?
Nelm : Redécouvrez le Déploiement de Charts Helm sur Kubernetes
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The Lobste.rs RSS feed @lobsters-feed.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Nelm, a Helm 3 alternative, is generally available now lobste.rs/s/mdtf4k #devops #release
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GitHub - werf/nelm: Nelm is a Helm 3 alternative. It is a Kubernetes deployment tool that manages Helm Charts and deploys them to Kubernetes and is also the deployment engine of https://github.com/werf/werf
Nelm is a Helm 3 alternative. It is a Kubernetes deployment tool that manages Helm Charts and deploys them to Kubernetes and is also the deployment engine of https://github.com/werf/werf - werf/nelm
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HN @hnws.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Nelm, a Helm 3 alternative, is generally available now L: github.com/werf/nelm C: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=435663… posted on 2025.04.03 at 04:03:27 (c=0, p=3)
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 03/04/2025
🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the general availability of Nelm (github.com/werf/nelm/)! Our #Helm 3 fork made a long way in being used inside #werf for years, and now it’s ready to be used as a standalone CLI to deploy your Helm charts in #Kubernetes. Announcement: blog.werf.io/nelm-cli-hel...
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Nelm 1.0 released: Helm-chart compatible alternative to Helm 3
With its CLI tool released, Nelm is ready to be used for your Kubernetes deployments.
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Kube Architect @kube.archi · 21/03/2025
Nelm is meant to be a direct replacement for Helm 3, providing first-class Helm chart support yet improving on what Helm 3 offers Nelm is based on Helm 3 — some parts of it improved and some, like the deployment subsystem, are rewritten from scratch ➤ github.com/werf/nelm
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Palark @palark.com · 11/03/2025
Our co-founder and CNCF Ambassador, @dshnow.bsky.social, will attend #FOSSASIA Summit 2025, a massive #OpenSource gathering in the Asian region, this week already! He will deliver a talk “werf and its ecosystem: efficient software delivery in Kubernetes and beyond.” Feel free to catch up! 🙌
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 25/02/2025
Today’s episode of the You Choose show by two CNCF Ambassadors, @wiggitywhitney.bsky.social and @vfarcic.bsky.social, will feature #werf! The topic of this episode is Specialized Templating in Developer Platforms. It’ll go live in 14 hours (20:00 CET, 11:00 PST): www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEZV...
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Specialized Templating - Feat. Porter, Werf, Radius, Score, PipeCD (You Choose!, Ch. 05, Ep. 05)
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Kube Architect @kube.archi · 21/02/2025
Nelm is meant to be a direct replacement for Helm 3, providing first-class Helm chart support yet improving on what Helm 3 offers Nelm is based on Helm 3 — some parts of it improved and some, like the deployment subsystem, are rewritten from scratch ➜ github.com/werf/nelm
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 03/02/2025
We’ve been releasing a lot of new werf versions lately. Here’s the list of changes introduced in #werf during December and January, with new features and fixes classified. Enjoy reading, and—since it's our new way of presenting things—any feedback is welcome! 🙌 github.com/werf/werf/di...
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werf release digest: v2.16.0–v2.23.0 · werf werf · Discussion #6597
This post summarises the most recent changes in werf, covering its releases from v2.16.0 to v2.23.0. Release process The tags for werf images now support specifying the version (e.g., registry.werf...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 28/01/2025
Kubedog is our #Golang library to watch and follow #Kubernetes resources in CI/CD deploy pipelines. Its recent v0.13.0 release introduced new various features, such as configurable Kubernetes API client-side rate-limiting, more TLS configuration options, and more: github.com/werf/kubedog...
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Release v0.13.0 · werf/kubedog
Changelog Features Kubernetes API client-side rate-limiting can be configured now: added QPSLimit and BurstLimit options to override default Queries Per Second limit and Queries Burst limit (find ...
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werf CI/CD tool | CNCF project @werf.io · 27/01/2025
Kudos to QinZhanlong, who just made the first contribution to werf! 🎉 Thanks for the excellent PR (github.com/werf/werf/pu...) solving a good first issue and meeting all the requirements to implement a global stage directive enabling layer-by-layer caching of Dockerfile instructions for all images 🙌
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