If clause in helm chart

Riccardo Califano

01 Mar 2026, 09:03 UTC

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How can I check if a variable is a boolean value "true" in helm chart? I have in Values.yaml a parameter set as:

myParameter: true

I don't understand well difference between:

{{- if .Values.service.myParameter }}

and

{{- if eq .Values.service.myParameter "true" }}

I want that flow goes in if clause if the parameter is set as boolean "true"

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codeaprendiz

04 Mar 2026, 09:03 UTC

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You can use the following snipped for checking the boolean value

      {{if (default .Values.seLinux true)}}
      securityContext:
        seLinuxOptions:
          user: system_u
      {{ end }}

Then the Values file will have following snippet

seLinux: true

Please let me know if this helps.

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