The Package Manager for Kubernetes
Publisher’s description
What is Helm?
Helm by Helm is open-source Windows software in the containers & devops category. It ranks 2nd by popularity among containers & devops in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 20.9 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.1, released on October 15, 2026. The version history goes back to October 13, 2022: 61 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,611,800 times. The source code on GitHub (helm/helm) has 30,357 stars. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Docker Desktop and Pulumi.
Project description on GitHub: “The Kubernetes Package Manager”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Helm is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Helm safe to download?
- The file is served by get.helm.sh, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FCFD7B796DCF0F225ABC40B5636A3B01F55F3DE2FB1DFB18475DF94E62C14112· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the helm/helm repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 21, 2026.
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Static code analysis10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Security policy9
- No known vulnerabilities9
- Signed releases8
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge5
- Branch protection5
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 61 versions ›61 versions over 4 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.1Latest | October 15, 2026 | 20.9 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.3.0 | September 9, 2026 | 20.8 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.2.4 | August 13, 2026 | 20.3 MB | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.2.3 | July 9, 2026 | 20.3 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.2.2 | June 17, 2026 | 20.3 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.2.1 | June 12, 2026 | 20.3 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.2.0 | May 14, 2026 | 20.2 MB | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 4.1.4 | April 9, 2026 | 19.8 MB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Helm.Helm -echoco install kubernetes-helm -yscoop install main/helmRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install helmInformation
- Publisher
- Helm
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/helm/helm
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.3.1
- Released
- October 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 61
- Updates / year
- 15.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,611,800
- GitHub stars
- 30,357
- GitHub forks
- 7,869
- Website
- helm.sh
- winget ID
- Helm.Helm
- Chocolatey package
- kubernetes-helm
- Scoop package
- main/helm
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helm free?
Yes. Helm is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Helm safe to download?
The download comes from get.helm.sh, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Helm with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Helm run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Helm?
The versions page lists all 61 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 13, 2022.
Can I use Helm without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Helm?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Docker Desktop, Pulumi, Serverless Framework and Puppet Agent. The alternatives page compares them.
