golang-google-wire

Implement compile-time dependency injection in Golang using google/wire.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
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Skill: golang-google-wire
Source: https://github.com/constzz/dates-app/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-google-wire
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/constzz/dates-app --skill golang-google-wire-constzz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires github.com/google/wire, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in setting up compile-time dependency injection in Golang using google/wire, providing a clear and structured way to manage dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compile-time Dependency Injection: Utilizes google/wire for compile-time resolution of dependencies, ensuring type safety and early detection of errors.
  • Provider Functions: Defines provider functions that return dependencies, making it easy to create and manage complex dependency graphs.
  • Set Composition: Groups providers into sets for reuse and modularity, allowing for better organization of code.
  • Interface Binding: Explicitly binds interfaces to concrete types, ensuring clarity and avoiding implicit interface satisfaction.
  • Struct Providers and Values: Automatically fills struct fields and binds constant expressions, simplifying the injection process.
  • Code Generation: Generates wire_gen.go file with constructor calls, eliminating the need for a runtime container.
  • Use Case: Ideal for Go developers who want to implement compile-time dependency injection, especially for complex applications with multiple dependencies.

Quick Start

To get started with the golang-google-wire skill, install the required tools and packages:

go get -tool github.com/google/wire/cmd/wire@latest
go get github.com/google/wire

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-google-wire

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

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How does compile-time dependency injection work in Go?

Compile-time dependency injection in Go uses code generation to resolve dependencies before runtime. Tools like google/wire generate constructor calls in a wire_gen.go file, eliminating the need for a runtime container and ensuring type safety.

What's the best way to manage complex dependency graphs in Golang?

The best way to manage complex dependency graphs in Golang is using provider functions and set composition. This approach groups providers into modular sets, allowing for better code organization and reuse across complex applications.

How do I bind interfaces to concrete types in Golang dependency injection?

To bind interfaces to concrete types in Golang dependency injection, you explicitly define the bindings during setup. This ensures clarity and avoids implicit interface satisfaction issues at compile time.

Do I need a runtime container for dependency injection in Go?

No, you do not need a runtime container for dependency injection in Go. Using compile-time code generation creates a wire_gen.go file with direct constructor calls, avoiding runtime overhead and enabling early error detection.

How to start using google/wire for dependency injection in a Go project?

To start using google/wire, install the required tools and packages using go get. Define provider functions, compose them into sets, and run the code generator to output the wire_gen.go file with your dependency constructor calls.