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					# Manage Helm releases
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					    See the [`HelmRelease` CRD docs](../components/helm/helmreleases.md)
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					## Receive notifications
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					## Configure notifications
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					broadcast events to the [notification-controller](../components/notification/controller.md).
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					!!! hint "Note"
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