Develop Go CLI behavior with Cobra and Viper for automation.
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It helps you design and implement Go command-line tools that behave correctly in automation, including consistent command structure, configuration layering, output discipline, completions, and error/exit-code handling.
Use cases include building a new Go CLI, extending an existing Cobra CLI with subcommands/flags/completions, and reviewing an existing CLI for correctness against common pitfalls.
Use this skill when you are creating a new Go CLI command tree with Cobra and want consistent configuration via Viper, correct stdout/stderr behavior, and proper exit codes under failure conditions.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Structure a Go CLI using Cobra command trees with persistent and local flags, binding configuration via Viper for layered config. This ensures predictable command execution, flag validation, and correct automation behavior.
Correct stdout and stderr separation in Go CLIs requires strict output discipline, routing operational data to stdout and diagnostic messages to stderr. This pattern supports machine-readable output and reliable shell scripting.
Implement Unix exit codes and signal handling in a Go CLI by using context cancellation for graceful shutdowns. Enforcing conventional exit codes under failure conditions ensures your tool behaves reliably within automation pipelines.
Set up shell completion for a Cobra CLI by extending the command tree with Cobra's built-in completion generation. This provides users with automatic command and flag suggestions, improving the interactive shell experience.
Inject version information into a Go binary during build using ldflags. This approach embeds version metadata directly into the CLI, allowing the application to report its exact version during execution or troubleshooting.
A Go CLI fails in shell scripts if it lacks output discipline, proper exit codes, or stdout/stderr separation. Reviewing command execution patterns and enforcing strict output routing resolves automation pipeline conflicts.
monforjeCreate Go CLI applications with Cobra and Viper.
krzemienskiValidate CLI binaries and capture stdout, stderr, and exit codes.
haipham22Build and review Go CLI applications with Cobra and Viper patterns.
vanman2024Scaffold Cobra-based Go CLIs with kubectl-style nested commands and flags.
