\n\n# Kyverno Helm Chart\n\nKyverno is a Kubernetes Native Policy Management engine. The Kyverno Helm chart automates deployment and configuration of Kyverno in Kubernetes clusters using the Minimus Kyverno images.\n\n \n## {{icon-list-search}} Prerequisites\n\n- A subscription to the Minimus images included in the chart\n- A running Kubernetes cluster (v1.25 or higher is recommended)\n- `kubectl` installed and configured\n- Helm v3.8 or higher for OCI support ([Installation instructions](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/))\n- Cluster Admin privileges\n\n**Note**: Kyverno requires CRDs to be installed. The chart installs them automatically by default (`crds.install=true`). CRD installation requires cluster-admin privileges.\n\n

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\n\n## {{icon-rocket}}Try It Out\n\nIn this example we will deploy Kyverno on a Kubernetes cluster using the Minimus Kyverno Helm chart. Kyverno will provide Kubernetes-native policy management for validating, mutating, and generating resources.\n\n

\n\n### Step 1: Start Cluster\n\n

\n\nIf you have a cluster to work with, skip this step. Otherwise, start a Minikube cluster. [Deployment instructions](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/start/?arch=%2Flinux%2Fx86-64%2Fstable%2Fbinary+download)\n\n

\n\n### Step 2: Create Namespace\n\n

\n\nCreate a namespace:\n\n```\nkubectl create ns kyverno\n```\n\n{{if-enterprise}}\n\nNext, create a Kubernetes secret for the Minimus token:\n\n```\nkubectl create secret docker-registry minimus-registry \\\n --docker-server=reg.mini.dev \\\n --docker-username=minimus \\\n --docker-password={{pull-token}} \\\n --namespace=kyverno\n```\n\n{{/if-enterprise}}\n\n

\n\n### Step 3: Deploy the Helm Chart\n\n

\n\nDeploy the Minimus Helm chart:\n\n```\nhelm install my-kyverno {{oci-url}} \\\n --version {{chart-version}} \\\n -n kyverno \\\n --wait\n```\n\nIf you want to override the chart's defaults, go to the Values tab, save a copy locally with your changes. Deploy the chart with your overrides using `-f values.yaml`:\n\n```\nhelm install my-kyverno {{oci-url}} \\\n --version {{chart-version}} \\\n -f values.yaml \\\n -n kyverno \\\n --wait\n```\n\n

\n\n### Step 4: Verify Kyverno is Running\n\n

\n\nConfirm the chart deployed successfully and Kyverno started:\n\n```\nkubectl get pods -n kyverno\n```\n\nYou should see output similar to:\n\n```\nNAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE\nmy-kyverno-admission-controller-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxx 1/1 Running 0 2m\nmy-kyverno-background-controller-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxx 1/1 Running 0 2m\nmy-kyverno-cleanup-controller-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxx 1/1 Running 0 2m\nmy-kyverno-reports-controller-xxxxxxxxx-xxxxx 1/1 Running 0 2m\n```\n\n

\n\n### Step 5: Test Policy Enforcement\n\n

\n\nCreate a sample validation policy to verify Kyverno is working:\n\n```\ncat <\n\n### Step 6: Clean Up\n\n\n\nUninstall the chart and delete the namespace to remove all resources:\n\n```bash\nhelm uninstall my-kyverno -n kyverno\nkubectl delete namespace kyverno\n```\n\n

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\n\n## {{icon-info-circle}}Terms & Info\n\n

\n\n### Trademark\n\n

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\n\n### Disclaimer\n\n

\n\n\nImages are provided \"as-is\" without warranty of any kind. \"Hardened\" refers to the security configuration applied at the time of build and does not constitute a guarantee of ongoing security or absence of vulnerabilities. The free tier is provided without support, SLA, or guaranteed patching timelines. Security updates may be applied to paid subscriptions before or instead of free tier images. By pulling or using any image you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.minimus.io/terms-of-use).\n\n{{/if-anonymous}}\n\n\n

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