golang-best-practices

Automate Go code reviews for anti-patterns across five specialized domains.

16|2|Updated Jan 21, 2026
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Skill: golang-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/saifoelloh/golang-best-practices-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/saifoelloh/golang-best-practices-skill --skill golang-best-practices

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates Go code reviews, identifying anti-patterns and suggesting improvements based on authoritative sources. It helps developers write cleaner, more efficient, and maintainable Go code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Code Audits: Analyzes Go code for common errors and anti-patterns across 5 specialized domains.
  • Domain-Specific Reviews: Focuses on Concurrency Safety, Clean Architecture, Error Handling, Design Patterns, and Idiomatic Go for targeted feedback.
  • Use Case: A developer submits a Go pull request. The AI assistant uses this Skill to automatically flag potential race conditions, incorrect error wrapping, or violations of Clean Architecture principles, providing actionable feedback before merging.

Quick Start

Use the golang-best-practices skill to review the provided Go code file for anti-patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-best-practices

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

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How do I review Go code for anti-patterns and concurrency issues?

Review Go code for anti-patterns by analyzing concurrency primitives, error propagation, and architectural principles. This process identifies race conditions and violations across Concurrency Safety, Clean Architecture, Error Handling, Design Patterns, and Idiomatic Go.

What is the best way to enforce clean architecture and idiomatic Go in a pull request?

Enforce clean architecture and idiomatic Go by auditing submitted code against authoritative best practices. This flags incorrect error wrapping and architectural violations, providing actionable feedback to ensure production-ready Go code before merging.

How does automated Go code refactoring handle error handling and design patterns?

Automated Go code refactoring handles error handling and design patterns by evaluating error propagation and structural adherence. It identifies anti-patterns in these specialized domains and suggests improvements derived from authoritative resources.

Can I use this approach to check Golang concurrency safety before production deployment?

Yes, you can check Golang concurrency safety before production deployment. The analysis targets concurrency primitives to flag potential race conditions, ensuring your Go code is production-ready and safe.

Does this Go code review method work without external dependencies?

Yes, this Go code review method works without external dependencies. It relies entirely on analyzing your code structure, concurrency primitives, and error propagation against established best practices to suggest improvements.

When should I audit my Golang codebase for clean architecture violations?

You should audit your Golang codebase for clean architecture violations during code reviews or before merging pull requests. This identifies structural anti-patterns early, ensuring the codebase remains maintainable and aligned with idiomatic Go principles.