List of helm chart private registry software

JFrog Container Registry:

A private container registry that supports Helm charts along with container images. It provides features such as access control, versioning, and security scanning.

• URL: https://jfrog.com/container-registry/

Harbor:

An open-source cloud-native registry that can be deployed as a private registry for Helm charts and container images. It offers authentication, access control, vulnerability scanning, and replication capabilities.

• URL: https://goharbor.io/

ChartMuseum with Basic Authentication:

You can set up an instance of ChartMuseum with basic authentication to create a private Helm chart registry. ChartMuseum is an open-source tool that provides a RESTful API for managing Helm charts.

• GitHub repository: https://github.com/helm/chartmuseum

AWS ECR (Amazon Elastic Container Registry):

While primarily designed for container image storage, AWS ECR can also be used to store and distribute Helm charts. You can upload Helm chart packages to ECR as container images and – configure access control using AWS IAM.

Nexus Repository Manager:

Nexus is a popular artifact repository manager that supports various package formats, including Helm charts. You can set up a private Helm chart registry using Nexus and manage access control, versioning, and other features.

• URL: https://www.sonatype.com/nexus/repository-manager

GitLab Container Registry:

GitLab provides a built-in container registry that can also be used for hosting private Helm charts. You can store and distribute Helm chart packages within your GitLab instance and control access using GitLab’s authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• URL: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/packages/container_registry/

Azure Container Registry (ACR):

ACR is a managed container registry service provided by Microsoft Azure. While primarily focused on container images, ACR can also be used to store and serve Helm charts. You can leverage Azure’s access control mechanisms to secure your private Helm chart registry.

• URL: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/container-registry/

Google Cloud Container Registry (GCR):

GCR is a fully managed container registry service provided by Google Cloud. Similar to other container registries, GCR can be used to store and distribute Helm charts. It offers access control, vulnerability scanning, and integration with other Google Cloud services.

• URL: https://cloud.google.com/container-registry

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