- Helm 2.6.0, compiled against Kubernetes 1.7, is a stability‑focused release with over 90 improvements and security hardening, but no major new features.
- Adds minor enhancements like alphabetical manifest sorting, a new flag for `helm list`, script and documentation updates, and fixes numerous bugs across the codebase.
- Drops the Tiller authentication work item, outlines a bug‑fix‑only 2.6.1, and sets the stage for the next feature release (2.7.0).
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Fixed panic in engine when handling empty files.
Improved error reporting for helm template debug and fixed panic on repeated IsReachable calls.