go-grpc-services

Define protobuf contracts and generate Go gRPC stubs for microservices.

Updated Jan 18, 2026
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Skill: go-grpc-services
Source: https://github.com/333-333-333/agents/tree/main/skills/go-grpc-services
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/333-333-333/agents --skill go-grpc-services

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Inter-service communication in Go microservices often suffers from boilerplate shims and inconsistent protobuf contracts; this Skill defines a standardized approach to gRPC contracts, code generation, and client/server scaffolding to accelerate service integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Protobuf contract definition and placement alongside service implementations
  • Automated Go code generation for protobuf and gRPC stubs
  • Server and client scaffolding that enforces domain boundaries and clean interfaces
  • End-to-end workflow for adding new services with minimal boilerplate
  • Use Case: quickly wire a new microservice to communicate with an existing caregiver service via CaregiverService

Quick Start

Define protobuf contracts, generate Go code with protoc, implement the service, and run tests to validate communication.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-grpc-services

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

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How do I generate Go code from protobuf files for gRPC microservices?

To generate Go code from protobuf files for gRPC microservices, you use the protoc compiler with Go plugins to process your defined proto directory, producing generated pb.go and grpc stubs for your application layers.

What is the best way to standardize gRPC contracts in Go microservices?

The best way to standardize gRPC contracts in Go microservices is to enforce protobuf contract definitions and automated code generation, which removes inconsistent contracts and boilerplate shims to accelerate service integration.

Do I need protoc and Go plugins to implement gRPC servers and clients?

Yes, you need protoc with Go plugins to implement gRPC servers and clients, as this Skill requires them to compile proto files into the generated pb.go and grpc stubs used by the server and client scaffolding.

How do I scaffold a new gRPC service to communicate with an existing service in Go?

You scaffold a new gRPC service in Go by defining the protobuf contract, generating code with protoc, and implementing the server and client bindings to wire communication with existing services like a CaregiverService.

Why does my Go microservice architecture suffer from boilerplate shims in inter-service communication?

Go microservice architecture suffers from boilerplate shims in inter-service communication due to inconsistent protobuf contracts, a problem solved by enforcing standardized gRPC contract definitions and automated code generation.

Can I enforce domain boundaries when implementing gRPC client and server bindings in Go?

Yes, you can enforce domain boundaries when implementing gRPC client and server bindings in Go, as the server and client scaffolding enforces clean interfaces and domain boundaries across microservice architectures.