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+# OS generated files
+.DS_Store
+.AppleDouble
+.LSOverride
+Icon
+
+# Thumbnails
+._*
+
+# Files that might contain secrets
+*.secret.yaml
+*.sealed.yaml
+.env
+.env.*
+
+# Helm dependencies
+charts/*.tgz
+charts/*/charts/
+charts/*/tmpcharts/
+
+# IDE files
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+*.swp
+*.swo
+
+# Temporary files
+tmp/
+*.bak
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+# Shadoll Helm Charts
+
+A collection of custom and optimized Helm charts for self-hosted applications on Kubernetes.
+
+## Repository Structure
+
+- `/charts`: Individual application charts (e.g. `jellyfin`).
+- `/docs`: Detailed application documentation and guides.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### 1. Clone the repository
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/shadoll/helm-charts.git
+cd helm-charts
+```
+
+### 2. Available Charts
+
+| Chart | Description | Status |
+|-------|-------------|--------|
+| [Jellyfin](docs/jellyfin.md) | Media server with PostgreSQL support | Ready |
+
+### 3. Usage with FluxCD
+
+To use these charts in a FluxCD environment, add the repository as a Source:
+
+```yaml
+apiVersion: source.toolkit.fluxcd.io/v1
+kind: GitRepository
+metadata:
+  name: shadoll-charts
+  namespace: flux-system
+spec:
+  interval: 1h
+  url: https://github.com/shadoll/helm-charts
+  ref:
+    branch: main
+```
+
+Then reference the chart in your `HelmRelease`:
+
+```yaml
+spec:
+  chart:
+    spec:
+      chart: ./jellyfin
+      sourceRef:
+        kind: GitRepository
+        name: shadoll-charts
+```
+
+## Maintenance
+
+This repository follows automated version tracking where possible. For manual updates, modify the `appVersion` and increment the `version` in the respective `Chart.yaml`.
+
+---
+© 2026 Shadoll. Managed with ❤️ for the Home Lab.
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+# Jellyfin Helm Chart
+
+A modern, parameterized Helm chart for Jellyfin media server with PostgreSQL support and integrated backup capabilities.
+
+## Features
+- **PostgreSQL Support**: Uses the Jellyfin PostgreSQL adapter for robust database storage.
+- **Database Initialization**: Automated schema and database creation via `db-init` job.
+- **Backups**: Integrated CronJob for automated database backups with configurable retention.
+- **Ingress**: Dual-ingress pattern support (Internal HTTP and External HTTPS via Traefik).
+- **Security**: Designed for use with `existingSecret` for credentials management.
+
+## Installation
+
+### 1. Create a Secret
+Create a secret named `jellyfin-secret` containing:
+- `JELLYFIN_POSTGRESQL_PASSWORD`: The password for the jellyfin user.
+- `POSTGRES_ADMIN_PASSWORD`: The superuser password for database initialization.
+
+### 2. Configure Values
+Review the [values.yaml](https://github.com/shadoll/helm-charts/blob/main/jellyfin/values.yaml) and create your override file.
+
+### 3. Install
+```bash
+helm install my-jellyfin ./jellyfin -f my-values.yaml
+```
+
+## Configuration Reference
+
+| Parameter | Description | Default |
+|-----------|-------------|---------|
+| `image.repository` | Jellyfin image repository | `ghcr.io/rogly-net/jellyfin-postgresql` |
+| `image.tag` | Jellyfin image tag | (Chart appVersion) |
+| `postgres.host` | PostgreSQL host address | `postgres-tcp.postgres.svc.cluster.local` |
+| `persistence.config.enabled` | Enable config persistence | `true` |
+| `backup.enabled` | Enable automated backups | `true` |
+
+For detailed configuration, see the [values.yaml](https://github.com/shadoll/helm-charts/blob/main/jellyfin/values.yaml).