console-rendering

Render Go structs into aligned console tables using struct tags.

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Skill: console-rendering
Source: https://github.com/github/gh-aw/tree/main/skills/console-rendering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/github/gh-aw --skill console-rendering-github

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill renders Go structs into readable console output using struct tags.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tag-driven rendering: Use the console struct tag to control field headers, titles, formatting, and omitempty behavior for clean CLI output.
  • Table rendering: Structs and slices are displayed in well-aligned tables for easy comparison across rows.
  • Formatting helpers: Supports number and currency-like formatting for numeric metrics, improving readability in dashboards and logs.
  • Use Case: Build a lightweight CLI that presents runtime metrics (Run ID, Status, Duration) in a consistent, readable format.

Quick Start

Define a simple Go struct with console tags, instantiate it, and print using the render function to display a table.

Frequently Asked Questions about console-rendering

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I render Go structs as aligned CLI tables?

Render Go structs as CLI tables by applying the console struct tag to define headers and formatting. This skill parses those tags to produce well-aligned console output from in-memory data.

What struct tags control Go console output formatting?

The console struct tag controls Go console output formatting using options including header, title, format, omitempty, and '-'. These options manage column labels, display titles, and value visibility.

Can I exclude empty fields when printing Go structs to the console?

Yes, you can exclude empty fields when printing Go structs by using the omitempty console tag option. This ensures clean CLI output by omitting fields with zero values from the rendered table.

Does console rendering support unexported fields in Go structs?

Yes, console rendering provides safe rendering for unexported fields in Go structs. It handles them securely without causing reflection panics when generating the CLI table output.

How do I format numeric metrics in Go CLI output?

Format numeric metrics in Go CLI output by using the format console tag option. This provides number and currency-like formatting to improve readability for runtime metrics in dashboards and logs.

What is the best way to display slices of Go structs in a CLI?

The best way to display slices of Go structs in a CLI is using tag-driven table rendering. This skill automatically formats slices into well-aligned tables, making it easy to compare rows of in-memory data.