avoid-race-conditions

Diagnose and remediate Go data races using race detector outputs and synchronization strategies.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marquesfelip/agents-and-skills --skill avoid-race-conditions
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Skill: avoid-race-conditions
Source: https://github.com/marquesfelip/agents-and-skills/tree/main/skills/avoid-race-conditions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marquesfelip/agents-and-skills --skill avoid-race-conditions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find, fix, and prevent race conditions in Go code by providing deterministic strategies and regression tests to ensure safe concurrency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagnose data races reported by the Go race detector in maps, slices, counters, and goroutine coordination.
  • Propose and apply synchronization strategies (mutexes, channels, atomic operations) and provide regression tests to prevent regressions.
  • Provide actionable steps and checks to ensure modifications are correct and thread-safe in production-grade Go code.

Quick Start

Run the race detector on your Go package to reproduce the data race and apply the recommended synchronization fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about avoid-race-conditions

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I fix a data race condition in Go detected by the race detector?

Fix a data race in Go by applying synchronization strategies like mutexes, channels, or atomic operations to concurrent access scenarios in maps, slices, and counters, then validate the remediation with regression tests.

What is the best way to prevent race conditions in Go goroutine coordination?

Prevent race conditions in Go goroutine coordination by applying deterministic tests and specifying requirements for synchronization strategies, ensuring thread-safe modifications and adding safety checks to prevent reoccurrence.

How do I diagnose concurrent access issues in Go maps and slices?

Diagnose concurrent access issues in Go maps and slices by running the race detector on your package to reproduce the data race, then analyze the deterministic outputs to identify the conflicting goroutines.

Does this approach to fixing Go race conditions work for production-grade services?

Yes, this approach to fixing Go race conditions works for production-grade services by providing actionable steps and checks to ensure modifications are correct and thread-safe across libraries and services with deterministic repro steps.

When should I use mutexes versus channels to remediate data races in Go?

Choose between mutexes and channels to remediate data races based on the specific concurrent access scenario, applying mutexes for shared state protection and channels for goroutine coordination, validated by regression tests.