Optimize Go container builds with multi-stage Dockerfiles and static linking.
npx skills add https://github.com/deandum/claude-resources --skill go-docker-deandum
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: go/docker Source: https://github.com/deandum/claude-resources/tree/main/skills/go/docker Command: npx skills add https://github.com/deandum/claude-resources --skill go-docker-deandum
Go Docker patterns help Go developers produce lean, secure container images by combining multi-stage builds, static linking, and distroless runtimes, reducing image size and attack surface.
Build a production Go image by applying the multi-stage Dockerfile pattern and building with CGO_ENABLED=0.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Build small Docker images for Go by using multi-stage builds to compile the binary in a builder stage, then exporting a minimal runtime image using distroless containers. This pattern reduces image size and attack surface.
You need CGO_ENABLED=0 to produce fully static Go binaries that run reliably in distroless environments. Distroless images lack standard C libraries, so disabling CGO ensures your application executes correctly without runtime dependencies.
Inject version metadata into a Go binary during a Docker build by using ldflags and build args. This passes version and build information into the compilation process, ensuring traceability for deployed containers.
Yes, the multi-stage Dockerfile pattern supports health checks and non-root users for Go services. These security patterns are applied alongside static linking and distroless runtimes to create secure, production-ready containers.
Yes, you can deploy a Go API service with a minimal distroless runtime image while preserving observability and security requirements. The pattern combines static binaries with health checks and non-root user configurations.
castle-xEmbed React, Vue, and TSX static resources into Go binaries with go:embed.
deandumPush container images to registries with immutable tags and signing.
meridianhubAutomate multi-stage Docker builds for minimal Go production images.
riandeoliveiraReplace bloated base images with Google distroless runtime images.
