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+# Compiled Helm chart dependencies
+charts/**/Chart.lock
+charts/**/charts/
+
+# Testing
+__snapshot__/
+
+# Docs
+_site/
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-# helm-charts
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+## Getting started
+
+[Helm](https://helm.sh) must be installed to use the charts in this repository.
+
+Refer to Helm's [documentation](https://helm.sh/docs/) to get started.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the terms of the Apache 2.0 License license.
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