go-api-review

Review a Go package's exported API and README for developer experience.

3|Updated Oct 26, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/arloliu/parti --skill go-api-review
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Skill: go-api-review
Source: https://github.com/arloliu/parti/tree/main/.agents/skills/go-api-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arloliu/parti --skill go-api-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps maintainers and evaluators quickly assess a Go package's developer experience by producing a focused, actionable review based only on the exported API (Godoc) and the README, without inspecting internal source code. It surfaces discoverability gaps, ambiguous interfaces, documentation omissions, and potential misuse risks so maintainers can prioritize improvements that matter to users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • API-first review: Analyze exported types, functions, and interfaces for naming, single-responsibility, and idiomatic Go patterns.
  • Documentation & examples: Check package-level Godoc, examples, README clarity, and whether common flows are demonstrated and easy to follow.
  • Misuse and lifecycle checks: Highlight concurrency, lifecycle, error-handling, and contextual usage pitfalls that could lead to developer confusion or incorrect usage.

Quick Start

Review the parti Go package using only its exported Godoc and README and produce a prioritized, actionable developer-experience review covering interface design, documentation clarity, examples, error handling, concurrency guarantees, and potential misuse.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-api-review

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

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How do I review a Go package's API for developer experience without reading the source code?

You can review a Go package's API by evaluating its exported symbols and README content. This approach analyzes Godoc, interface design, and lifecycle expectations to surface discoverability gaps and misuse risks without inspecting internal implementation details.

What does a Go API discoverability check cover for exported interfaces and Godoc?

A Go API discoverability check covers naming conventions, single-responsibility principles, and idiomatic Go patterns. It verifies package-level Godoc clarity, confirms common flows are demonstrated with examples, and assesses whether exported types and functions are easy for developers to find and understand.

How do I identify potential misuse risks and concurrency pitfalls in a Go package?

To identify misuse risks in a Go package, evaluate the exported API for concurrency guarantees, context handling, and error management. Check the README and Godoc for documented lifecycle expectations to highlight ambiguous interfaces that could lead to incorrect usage or developer confusion.

Can I assess Go subpackages like consumer and strategy using only exported symbols?

Yes, you can assess Go subpackages like consumer and strategy using only exported symbols. The review applies to the root package and specified subpackages, relying exclusively on Godoc and README content to evaluate interface design, documentation clarity, and idiomatic method receivers.

What is the best way to generate an actionable DX review for a Go library?

The best way to generate an actionable DX review for a Go library is to analyze its public API and README for documentation omissions and interface ambiguity. This produces a prioritized, developer-experience-focused critique covering error handling, examples, and idiomatic Go practices.

When do I need an API review focused on Go documentation and interface design?

You need an API review focused on Go documentation and interface design when maintainers or evaluators want to quickly assess developer experience. It surfaces discoverability gaps and potential misuse risks so you can prioritize improvements that matter to users without deep source inspection.