golang-configuration

Manage Go application configuration with validation, layered sources, and hot reload.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ep0ll/bons-ci --skill golang-configuration
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Skill: golang-configuration
Source: https://github.com/ep0ll/bons-ci/tree/main/.agents/skills/configuration
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ep0ll/bons-ci --skill golang-configuration

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies managing application configuration in Go, ensuring secure, validated, and flexible environment-based setups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type-Safe Configuration: Define strongly-typed config structs with defaults and validation.
  • Layered Configuration Loading: Support for defaults, files, environment variables, and runtime flags in 12-factor style.
  • Hot Reload: Dynamic updates of feature flags and settings without restarting services.
  • Secure Secrets Handling: Separate secret injection from config files for enhanced security.
  • Use Case: A developer deploys a web app that needs robust, validated settings, secret management, and live updates during development and production.

Quick Start

Use the Go config package to load settings from a YAML file, environment variables, and secret storage to initialize your service parameters effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-configuration

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

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How do I manage Go application configuration with environment variables and validation?

Manage Go application configuration by loading settings from layered sources like environment variables and files into strongly-typed structs. This approach enforces validation rules and applies defaults to ensure robust, 12-factor compliant setups.

What is the best way to handle secrets in Go configuration files?

Handle secrets in Go configuration by separating secret injection from standard config files. This method facilitates secure secret injection from dedicated storage, preventing sensitive data from being exposed in environment-specific configuration files.

How does hot reload work for Go app settings and feature flags?

Hot reload works for Go app settings by dynamically updating feature flags and configuration values during runtime. It allows services to apply new settings without restarting, enabling live updates during development and production.

Can I use 12-factor configuration loading with Go structs?

Yes, you can use 12-factor configuration loading with Go structs by defining strongly-typed config models. This supports loading from defaults, files, environment variables, and runtime flags to initialize service parameters effectively.

How do I layer configuration sources in a Go web app?

Layer configuration sources in a Go web app by supporting defaults, files, environment variables, and runtime flags. This 12-factor style loading merges multiple origins to provide environment-specific overrides for production-grade applications.

What are the limitations of hot reloading Go configuration without restarting services?

A limitation of hot reloading Go configuration is ensuring all dependent components properly consume dynamic updates. While it applies settings without restarting services, developers must carefully manage secure secret injection and state synchronization.