go-error-tracing

Wrap Go errors with contextual paths across repository, service, and handler layers.

Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OlegHQ/claude-config --skill go-error-tracing
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Skill: go-error-tracing
Source: https://github.com/OlegHQ/claude-config/tree/main/go-skills-plugin/skills/go-error-tracing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OlegHQ/claude-config --skill go-error-tracing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Error tracing in Go applications is hard without contextual error paths; this skill provides structured error wrapping and domain-specific errors to make debugging faster and more reliable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured error wrapping across repository, service, and handler layers to preserve traceability
  • Domain error definitions and translation of database or external errors into meaningful failure signals
  • Guidance for consistent error handling and integrated logging

Quick Start

Wrap errors with context at every layer to preserve a full trace.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-error-tracing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I preserve error context across repository, service, and handler layers in Go?

To preserve error context across layers in Go, wrap errors with descriptive context at each boundary. This skill provides structured error wrapping patterns to maintain a complete failure trace from the handler down to the repository.

What is the best way to translate database errors into domain errors in Golang?

Translating database errors into domain errors involves mapping external or database failure signals to meaningful domain-specific types. This skill offers patterns to convert these errors, enabling consistent handling and user-friendly responses across the stack.

How does error wrapping improve debugging and logging in Go applications?

Error wrapping improves debugging by attaching contextual paths to failures, creating a full trace. This skill provides structured wrapping and safe logging patterns to support reliable, end-to-end error management and faster issue resolution.

Can I use this approach for consistent error handling across an entire Go web application?

Yes, you can use these domain error patterns for consistent error handling across a full Go web application. This skill defines domain errors and translation patterns to ensure uniform, user-friendly responses from the handler to the repository layer.

When do I need structured error wrapping in a Golang project?

You need structured error wrapping in a Golang project when errors cross multiple architectural layers. This skill provides the necessary patterns to wrap errors with context, ensuring traceability and preventing loss of failure origin information.