# Example helm chart
Example Helm chart fro Cognee with PostgreSQL and pgvector extension
It is not ready for production usage
## Prerequisites
Before deploying the Helm chart, ensure the following prerequisites are met:
**Kubernetes Cluster**: A running Kubernetes cluster (e.g., Minikube, GKE, EKS).
**Helm**: Installed and configured for your Kubernetes cluster. You can install Helm by following the [official guide](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/).
**kubectl**: Installed and configured to interact with your cluster. Follow the instructions [here](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/).
Clone the Repository Clone this repository to your local machine and navigate to the directory.
## Example deploy Helm Chart:
```bash
helm upgrade --install cognee deployment/helm \
--namespace cognee --create-namespace \
--set cognee.env.LLM_API_KEY="$YOUR_KEY"
```
**Uninstall Helm Release**:
```bash
helm uninstall cognee
```
## Port forwarding
To access cognee, run
```
kubectl port-forward svc/cognee-service -n cognee 8000
```
it will be available at localhost:8000
