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golang-dependency-management

Manage Go module dependencies across add, upgrade, remove, and audit workflows.

2|Updated Mar 13, 2023
Search Tags:#versioning#dependencies#golang#vulnerability scanning#go.work#gomod#tool directives
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Skill: golang-dependency-management
Source: https://github.com/haipham22/golang-sample/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-dependency-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haipham22/golang-sample --skill golang-dependency-management-haipham22

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you manage Go modules safely by choosing the right dependency strategy, avoiding unnecessary packages, and preventing version and security mistakes that can break builds or ship risk into production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Lifecycle Guidance: Add, remove, and upgrade Go modules with a clear preference for the safest routine update path.
  • Security and Integrity Checks: Keep go.sum committed, verify checksums, and run vulnerability scans before releases.
  • Versioning and Conflict Resolution: Understand Minimal Version Selection, major version suffix rules, replace and exclude directives, and how to resolve dependency conflicts in real projects.
  • Workspace and Tooling Support: Handle go.work workflows correctly and pin CLI tools reproducibly for team-wide consistency.
  • Use Case: A team updating a production API can use this Skill to decide whether an upgrade is safe, confirm whether a vulnerability is actually reachable, and keep dependency hygiene aligned with Go module best practices.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to review your Go module change, recommend the safest dependency action, and explain any security, versioning, or workspace implications before you modify the project.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-dependency-management

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

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How do I safely upgrade Go module dependencies without breaking the build?▼

To safely upgrade Go module dependencies, follow a patch-first update path and verify go.mod and go.sum integrity before modifying the project. This prevents version conflicts and ensures Minimal Version Selection compatibility across your modules.

What is Minimal Version Selection and how does it affect Go dependency conflicts?▼

Minimal Version Selection is the algorithm Go uses to resolve module dependencies by selecting the minimum version required. Understanding it helps resolve version conflicts, manage major version suffix rules, and apply replace and exclude directives correctly in your projects.

How do I handle go.work files when managing dependencies across multiple Go modules?▼

Handling go.work files requires coordinating workspace workflows across multiple modules to maintain dependency consistency. Proper go.work management ensures version alignment and reproducible tool pinning for team-wide consistency during module updates.

Do I need to run vulnerability scanning before releasing Go module updates?▼

Yes, running vulnerability scanning before releases is required to verify whether security risks are actually reachable. Keeping go.sum committed and verifying checksums ensures dependency integrity and prevents shipping vulnerable packages into production.

Why does my Go dependency upgrade fail with version conflict resolution errors?▼

Go dependency upgrades fail due to improper Minimal Version Selection handling or incorrect major version suffix usage. Resolving these conflicts requires applying replace and exclude directives properly while maintaining go.mod and go.sum integrity across the module.

Can I pin CLI tools reproducibly for team-wide consistency in a Go project?▼

Yes, you can pin CLI tools reproducibly using tool directives in your Go project. This ensures team-wide consistency by locking specific tool versions within the module configuration, preventing version drift across different development environments.

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