Helmtk VS Code Extension

A VS Code extension providing comprehensive language support for Helmtk, a template language for Helm charts.

Features

Syntax Highlighting

• Full syntax highlighting for .helmtk files
• Proper colorization of keywords, functions, strings, and comments

Code Formatting

• Automatic formatting for Helmtk templates
• Intelligent indentation handling for blocks, braces, and control structures
• Format on save support (enabled by default)
• Format selection support

Go to Definition

• Jump to template definitions: Ctrl/Cmd+Click on include("template-name") to navigate to the corresponding define() declaration
• Navigate to values definitions: Ctrl/Cmd+Click on Values.foo.bar to jump to the key in your values.yaml file
• Works across multiple files in your workspace

Test Support

• Run all tests in your Helm chart
• Run tests from a specific test file
• Run individual tests by name
• CodeLens integration in test files for one-click test execution
• Test output displayed in dedicated output channel

Commands

• Helmtk: Run All Tests - Run all tests in the current chart
• Helmtk: Run Test File - Run tests from the current file
• Helmtk: Run Single Test - Run a specific test by name

Configuration

• helmtk.binaryPath - Path to the helmtk binary (defaults to helmtk in PATH)

Requirements

The Helmtk CLI tool must be installed and available in your PATH, or configured via helmtk.binaryPath.