go-safety

Review Go code for unsafe runtime patterns and reliability risks.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Qunnnn/agents --skill go-safety
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Skill: go-safety
Source: https://github.com/Qunnnn/agents/tree/main/skills/go/go-safety
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Qunnnn/agents --skill go-safety

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps Go developers prevent runtime failures, hidden data corruption, and fragile code caused by common language pitfalls such as nil handling, unsafe assertions, and improper resource management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defensive Go Coding: Provides patterns for avoiding panics from nil values, interface traps, map writes, and unsafe type assertions.
  • Runtime Safety Practices: Guides developers on slice handling, numeric conversions, zero-value design, and safe resource cleanup.
  • Use Case: Apply this Skill during backend development or code reviews to harden Go services against production reliability issues.

Quick Start

Use the go-safety skill to review my Go code and identify potential panics, data corruption risks, and unsafe runtime patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-safety

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

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How do I prevent nil panics and unsafe type assertions in Go?

To prevent nil panics and unsafe type assertions in Go, apply defensive programming patterns that validate interface behavior and check nil values before access. This skill provides specific safe coding patterns to harden Go backend services against runtime failures.

What is the best way to handle Go slice operations and numeric conversions safely?

Handling Go slice operations and numeric conversions safely requires validating slice boundaries and preventing overflow during numeric type casting. This skill guides developers on runtime safety practices to avoid hidden data corruption and subtle bugs.

How do I review Go code for memory safety and resource cleanup issues?

Reviewing Go code for memory safety and resource cleanup involves checking for improper defer usage and unsafe memory access patterns. This skill identifies data corruption risks and fragile code during backend code reviews.

Does this approach fix runtime reliability issues in production Go applications?

Yes, this approach fixes runtime reliability issues in production Go applications by targeting zero-value design flaws and improper resource management. It hardens Go services against production crashes caused by unsafe coding patterns.

Why does my Go application crash from unsafe map writes and interface traps?

Your Go application crashes from unsafe map writes and interface traps due to unhandled nil values and improper type assertions. This skill helps identify these specific reliability issues and provides safe API design practices to prevent them.

When should I apply defensive programming patterns in Go backend development?

You should apply defensive programming patterns in Go backend development during initial implementation, code reviews, and production hardening. This skill is designed to prevent panics from unsafe coding patterns whenever you write or debug Go services.