go-api

Provide Go HTTP API patterns for endpoints, middleware, and structured errors.

1|Updated Jan 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JaimeStill/claude-context --skill go-api
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Skill: go-api
Source: https://github.com/JaimeStill/claude-context/tree/main/plugins/go-development/skills/go-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JaimeStill/claude-context --skill go-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams standardize and simplify HTTP API design in Go by providing proven patterns, examples, and guidance that reduce boilerplate and inconsistencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provide consistent endpoint structures, middleware pipelines, and error handling strategies for Go services.
  • Demonstrate functional options for configurability and clean merging of runtime options with defaults.
  • Use case: Build a small REST API in Go with structured errors, middleware, and option-driven configuration.

Quick Start

Install Go and apply the go-api patterns to scaffold a new HTTP API project.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-api

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure consistent HTTP API handlers in Go?

Consistent HTTP API handlers in Go require standardized endpoint structures, middleware pipelines, and structured error handling to reduce boilerplate and inconsistencies across services. Applying functional options ensures clean request and response patterns.

What are functional options in Go and when should I use them for API design?

Functional options in Go API design provide a pattern for configurability by cleanly merging runtime options with defaults. Use them when building HTTP services to enforce robust configuration without complicating endpoint handlers with boilerplate.

How do I set up a middleware pipeline for a Go REST API?

Setting up a middleware pipeline for a Go REST API involves chaining handlers to process requests consistently before reaching core endpoints. Using option-driven configuration and structured error types ensures reliable processing throughout the request lifecycle.

What is the best way to handle errors in Go HTTP services?

The best way to handle errors in Go HTTP services is using structured error types within a clean request and response pattern. This approach enforces reliable API behavior and consistent error communication across endpoints.

Do I need any specific Go frameworks to use functional options for HTTP APIs?

No specific Go frameworks are required. The functional options pattern for HTTP APIs relies on standard Go design patterns to configure endpoints, middleware, and error handling independently of external dependencies.

Why does my Go API have inconsistent endpoint structures and boilerplate code?

Inconsistent endpoint structures and boilerplate in Go APIs occur without standardized design patterns. Applying functional options, option merging, and structured error types enforces a clean request and response pattern to eliminate these inconsistencies.