Golang Patterns
Helps with Go, patterns as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add golang-patterns npx -- -y @trustedskills/golang-patterns
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"golang-patterns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/golang-patterns"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides developers with common Go (Golang) programming patterns and best practices, helping them write efficient, maintainable, and idiomatic code. It includes guidance on structuring projects, managing concurrency, handling errors, and using standard libraries effectively.
When to use it
- When building scalable backend services in Go and looking for proven architectural approaches.
- When refactoring legacy Go code to follow modern best practices.
- When teaching or mentoring other developers on idiomatic Go development.
- When optimizing performance and reducing technical debt in a Go project.
Key capabilities
- Covers common Go design patterns like dependency injection, middleware, and service layers.
- Explains idiomatic use of goroutines, channels, and concurrency primitives.
- Provides best practices for error handling, logging, and testing in Go.
- Includes examples of structuring Go projects with modular packages.
Example prompts
- "Explain how to implement dependency injection in a Go web application."
- "Show me an example of a middleware pattern in Go for authentication."
- "What are the best practices for error handling in Go?"
Tips & gotchas
- Familiarity with basic Go syntax and project structure is recommended.
- Some patterns may require adjustments based on specific use cases or frameworks.
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