Enforce Go coding conventions, error handling, and linting with golangci-lint.
npx skills add https://github.com/rory-data/copilot --skill golang-conventions
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: golang-conventions Source: https://github.com/rory-data/copilot/tree/main/skills/golang-conventions Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rory-data/copilot --skill golang-conventions
Go codebases often drift in style and structure, leading to hard-to-read code, inconsistent error handling, and maintenance headaches. This Skill codifies Go conventions to promote clarity, consistency, and idiomatic usage across projects.
Follow these conventions when writing, reviewing, or refactoring Go code to ensure idiomatic, readable, and maintainable programs.
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Enforce Go conventions by codifying rules for explicit error handling, package organization, and idiomatic naming. This ensures clear, consistent, and maintainable code across new projects, refactoring, and team onboarding.
Structure Go packages and naming by following idiomatic conventions that prioritize clarity. Apply consistent formatting using gofmt and goimports to keep imports and code structure clean across the project.
Handle errors and concurrency in Go code reviews by checking for explicit error handling and safe concurrency practices. Validating these patterns during reviews prevents inconsistent behavior and maintenance headaches.
Yes, you can use golangci-lint to enforce Go testing patterns and formatting rules. Linting validates that code adheres to established conventions, ensuring consistent testing and error handling across the codebase.
Yes, this approach supports modern Go features like generics in Go 1.21 and above. It provides guidance on applying contemporary idioms alongside traditional formatting and linting practices.
maxritterEnforce Go standards for dependency management, testing, and code quality.
lestrratFix Go lint issues automatically using golangci-lint.
SensLiaoAutomate static code analysis and security scanning on pull requests or CI pipelines.
TeiNamProvide best practices and idiomatic patterns for writing Go code.
