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This repository contains the source code for the HelmForge web portal and documentation engine (helmforge.dev).
HelmForge is designed to fill the void left by commercialized chart ecosystems. It provides 100% open-source, OCI-compliant, and production-hardened Kubernetes Helm Charts, directly utilizing upstream images without proprietary vendor lock-in.
This frontend is built for extreme performance, rich aesthetics, and massive SEO discoverability.
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Framework | Astro 6 | Ultra-fast static site generator with zero JS by default |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS v4 | Utility-first CSS with native design tokens |
| Content | MDX | Markdown components driving the entire documentation portal |
| Search | Pagefind | Static search index with instant client-side results |
| E2E Testing | Playwright | Multi-browser testing across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit |
| Accessibility | axe-core | Automated WCAG 2.2 AA compliance validation |
| Linting | ESLint + Prettier | Code quality and consistent formatting |
- 55+ chart playground configs — Interactive playground with live YAML preview for every stable chart
- Stack Builder — Compose multi-chart stacks visually and export install commands
- Full documentation — MDX-powered docs with sidebar navigation, search, and copy-to-clipboard
- Public roadmap — GitHub Milestones integration with static timeline
- Chart request form — Pre-filled GitHub issue creation for new chart suggestions
- Dark/Light themes — System-aware theme toggle with smooth transitions
The site is built to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and validated on every PR:
- axe-core scans all 9 major pages with
wcag22aarule tags - ARIA patterns: menu roles with keyboard navigation (ArrowDown/Up, Escape), tab panels with proper
role/aria-labelledby - Color contrast: all text meets 4.5:1 ratio (normal) / 3:1 (large) across both themes
- Target sizes: desktop minimum 36px, mobile touch targets minimum 44px
- Form accessibility:
autocomplete,aria-required, and visible labels on all inputs - Skip-to-content link for keyboard users
See DESIGN-PRINCIPLES.md for the 7 UX principles governing site development.
Every pull request runs through:
| Check | Tool | What it validates |
|---|---|---|
| Lint & Format | ESLint + Prettier | Code quality and style consistency |
| Build | Astro + Pagefind | Successful build, sitemap, page count, HTML validity |
| Link Check | Custom script | All internal links resolve to valid pages |
| E2E Tests | Playwright | 225 tests across 3 browsers (Chromium, Firefox, WebKit) |
| Accessibility | axe-core | WCAG 2.2 AA on all pages, keyboard nav, ARIA roles |
| Dependency Audit | npm audit | No high-severity vulnerabilities |
| Bundle Size | Custom script | Build output stays within budget |
Ensure you have Node.js >= 22 installed.
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start the dev server at localhost:4321
npm run dev
# Build the production bundle
npm run build
# Preview the built production site
npm run preview# Run full E2E suite (Chromium + Firefox + WebKit)
npx playwright test
# Run accessibility tests only
npm run test:a11y
# Run E2E tests for a single browser
npx playwright test --project=chromium
# View test report
npx playwright show-reportInstall Playwright browsers if running for the first time:
npx playwright install --with-deps chromium firefox webkit| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| helmforgedev/charts | Helm charts source, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation |
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
