go-troubleshooting

Diagnose Golang panics, deadlocks, race conditions, and performance issues.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers systematically diagnose and resolve Go application failures including crashes, deadlocks, race conditions, and performance problems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Debugging Methodology: Provides a structured workflow for reproducing, isolating, measuring, and fixing Go issues at their root cause.
  • Issue Diagnosis: Covers common Go problems such as nil pointer errors, goroutine leaks, concurrent map access, and variable shadowing.
  • Use Case: When a production Go service hangs or crashes unexpectedly, use this Skill to identify the failure source with profiling, race detection, and debugging tools.

Quick Start

Ask the go-troubleshooting skill to analyze a Go program that is crashing with a panic and suggest a systematic debugging approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-troubleshooting

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

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How do I debug a Go program that is crashing with a panic?

Debug a Go program crashing with a panic by applying a systematic workflow to reproduce, isolate, and identify the root cause using Go testing and debugging tools.

What is the best way to diagnose goroutine leaks and deadlocks in Golang?

Diagnose goroutine leaks and deadlocks in Golang by profiling runtime behavior and inspecting concurrent execution paths to isolate the exact resource bottleneck.

How does race detection work for concurrent map access issues in Go?

Race detection for concurrent map access in Go works by using specialized detection tools to identify concurrent unsafe memory operations during runtime testing.

Can I use this to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and nil pointer errors in production Go services?

Yes, you can troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and nil pointer errors in production Go services by applying systematic diagnosis workflows to measure and fix failures.

Why does my Go service hang unexpectedly and how do I fix concurrent map access?

A Go service hangs unexpectedly due to concurrency bugs like deadlocks or concurrent map access, which you can fix by using race detection and profiling tools to find the root cause.