go-build-and-test

Diagnose Go build and test failures from toolchain or environment mismatches.

1|1|Updated May 3, 2026
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Skill: go-build-and-test
Source: https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/go-build-and-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matt-riley/agent-skills --skill go-build-and-test

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Go builds and tests often fail due to environment or toolchain mismatches, making it hard to distinguish code defects from configuration or CI parity issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture and verify toolchain state (go version, GOROOT, GOPATH, GOFLAGS) across environments.
  • Reproduce failures in a controlled scope and differentiate environment issues from code defects.
  • Provide actionable guidance to resolve parity with CI and local environments for consistent results.

Quick Start

Run this skill on your Go project to begin diagnosing build or test failures and align toolchains.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-build-and-test

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

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Why does my Go build fail locally but pass in CI?

Go build failures across local and CI environments are typically caused by toolchain or environment mismatches. Capturing go version, GOROOT, GOPATH, and GOFLAGS helps diagnose parity issues and separates configuration defects from actual code problems.

How do I diagnose Go test parity issues across different CI runners?

Diagnosing Go test parity issues involves capturing the toolchain state and reproducing failures in a controlled scope. This process differentiates environment configuration issues from code defects to provide actionable guidance for aligning CI runners.

What is the best way to check my Go toolchain environment for build mismatches?

Checking a Go toolchain environment involves verifying go version, GOROOT, GOPATH, and GOFLAGS settings. Capturing these variables across environments helps identify mismatches causing build failures and provides a baseline for resolving parity issues.

Can Go toolchain overrides cause test failures in a CI pipeline?

Yes, Go toolchain overrides can cause test failures in a CI pipeline by creating environment mismatches. Reproducing the failures in a controlled scope helps determine whether toolchain overrides or configuration issues are the root cause.

How do I reproduce a Go build failure in a controlled scope?

Reproducing a Go build failure in a controlled scope requires capturing the current toolchain state and environment settings. This isolates the failure conditions to differentiate actual code defects from environment or CI parity problems.

When do I need to verify GOROOT and GOPATH for Go environment debugging?

Verifying GOROOT and GOPATH is necessary when local builds fail while CI passes, or when toolchain overrides cause environment mismatches. Capturing these variables helps triage parity issues and resolves inconsistent build results.