go-concurrency

Implement Go concurrency patterns with goroutines, channels, and sync primitives.

4|Updated Nov 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go --skill go-concurrency-pluginagentmarketplace
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Skill: go-concurrency
Source: https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go/tree/main/skills/go-concurrency
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go --skill go-concurrency-pluginagentmarketplace

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Go concurrency skill helps developers implement robust concurrency patterns to write safe parallel code and avoid common pitfalls across goroutines, channels, and shared state.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Goroutines, channels, and sync primitives best practices
  • Context-aware patterns (cancellation, timeout, error propagation)
  • Worker pools, rate limiting, and safe shared state for servers and data pipelines

Quick Start

Invoke this skill to implement a worker-pool pattern that processes items concurrently with context cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-concurrency

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

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How do I implement a worker pool in Go with safe context cancellation?

To implement a worker pool in Go with context cancellation, use goroutines combined with channels for task distribution and context for cancellation signals. This skill provides templates for worker pools that process items concurrently while safely handling timeouts and error propagation.

What is the best way to manage shared state and avoid data races with goroutines?

The best way to manage shared state with goroutines is using sync primitives like a mutex. This skill provides proven patterns for mutex-based state management, ensuring safe parallel programming and avoiding common concurrency pitfalls like data races.

How do I propagate errors across multiple concurrent goroutines in a data pipeline?

To propagate errors across concurrent goroutines in a data pipeline, use context-aware patterns with channels and error handling logic. This skill demonstrates error propagation techniques for high-throughput workloads where control flow and synchronization are critical.

When should I use channels versus a mutex for synchronization in Go?

Use channels for passing data between goroutines and a mutex for protecting shared state. This skill outlines when to apply each synchronization primitive, offering best practices for building concurrent services and scalable parallel programming.

Can I apply rate limiting to high-throughput Go services using these concurrency patterns?

Yes, you can apply rate limiting to high-throughput Go services using these concurrency patterns. The skill includes rate limiting implementations designed for concurrent services and data processing pipelines to control workload throughput effectively.