Go Packages
Automatically fetches, analyzes, and summarizes Go package dependencies and vulnerabilities from public repositories.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add go-packages npx -- -y @trustedskills/go-packages
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"go-packages": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/go-packages"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The go-packages skill enables AI agents to discover and install Go packages directly within their environment. It streamlines dependency management by allowing agents to fetch libraries from the standard Go module proxy without manual configuration.
When to use it
- Automating the setup of development environments for new Go projects.
- Resolving missing dependencies when an agent attempts to run or build code.
- Updating legacy Go applications with newer, compatible library versions.
- Quickly prototyping features by integrating third-party packages into a workspace.
Key capabilities
- Package Discovery: Identifies available modules from the official Go module proxy.
- Installation: Executes
go getcommands to download and install specific dependencies. - Version Management: Handles version constraints to ensure compatible library versions are selected.
- Environment Integration: Updates the local agent workspace with necessary source code automatically.
Example prompts
- "Install the
github.com/gin-gonic/ginpackage so I can start building a web server." - "Add the
golang.org/x/cryptomodule to my project for handling encryption tasks." - "Fetch the latest version of
github.com/stretchr/testifyand update my imports."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your agent has network access to the public Go module proxy, as offline installation is not supported. Always verify that the installed package versions are compatible with your current Go toolchain version to prevent build failures.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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