Here is how to install Helm on Windows in 2026. Tested and verified.
Method 1: Chocolatey (Recommended)
choco install kubernetes-helmMethod 2: Scoop
scoop install helmMethod 3: Winget
winget install Helm.HelmMethod 4: Manual Download
- Download the latest release from https://github.com/helm/helm/releases
- Extract
helm.exefrom the ZIP - Add the directory to your
PATH
Verify
helm versionPost-Installation Setup
helm repo add bitnami https://charts.bitnami.com/bitnami
helm repo add prometheus-community https://prometheus-community.github.io/helm-charts
helm repo update