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go-modules

Initialize, tidy, vendor, and verify Go modules across workspaces.

4|Updated Nov 18, 2025
Search Tags:#go#workspace#modules#dependency-management#private-modules#go-mod
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npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go --skill go-modules
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Skill: go-modules
Source: https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go/tree/main/skills/go-modules
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-go --skill go-modules

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Go modules and dependency management can be tricky in large Go projects. This skill provides a complete, end-to-end guide to initializing, updating, vendoring, and troubleshooting module configurations, including private modules and workspace setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Module Initialization & Dependency Management: learn to initialize modules, download, tidy, vendor, and verify integrity across single and multi-module projects.
  • Private Modules & Replacements: handle private repositories, replace directives, and GOPRIVATE configuration for secure development.
  • Workspaces & Triaging Complexity: manage multi-module workspaces with go.work and coordinate upgrades across modules.
  • Troubleshooting & Best Practices: diagnose common module issues and adopt best practices for version control and reproducible builds.

Quick Start

Initialize a new module and align its dependencies using the go-modules skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-modules

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure GOPRIVATE to fetch private modules in Go?▼

Handle private Go repositories by configuring GOPRIVATE environment variables and replace directives to bypass public proxy validation. This skill provides steps for securely integrating private modules into your project.

What is the best way to initialize and tidy dependencies for a new Go project?▼

Use go mod init and go mod tidy to establish and synchronize Go project dependencies. This skill provides step-by-step instructions for initializing modules, verifying integrity, and adopting version control best practices.

Does this guide support handling replace directives and vendoring for Go projects?▼

Yes, this guide covers go mod vendor and replace directives for managing local and specific dependency versions in Go projects. It provides commands to verify integrity and maintain reproducible builds across any project size.

Why does go mod tidy fail to resolve dependencies in a monorepo and how to troubleshoot it?▼

Troubleshoot go mod tidy failures in monorepos by checking go.work file configurations and replace directives for incorrect paths. This skill provides diagnostic techniques for common module resolution issues and version conflicts.

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