golang-grpc

Provide gRPC usage guidelines for implementing and reviewing Go microservices.

2|Updated Feb 12, 2024
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Skill: golang-grpc
Source: https://github.com/adibfirman/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/technical/golang/golang-grpc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adibfirman/dotfiles --skill golang-grpc-adibfirman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and audit Go gRPC services so they behave correctly under failure, load, and production constraints, instead of silently degrading via wrong status codes, missing deadlines, or fragile shutdown.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Production-ready server patterns: health check registration, graceful shutdown with timeout fallback, interceptor hooks for cross-cutting concerns, and production-safe reflection guidance.
  • Proto design conventions: domain + versioned directory organization and Request/Response wrapper messages for evolvable APIs.
  • Client correctness: connection reuse, per-call deadlines, TLS/mTLS credential setup, and service discovery/load-balancing configuration with retry policies.
  • Operational error handling: mapping failures to the right gRPC codes, returning status.Error/Errorf (not raw errors), and using rich error details where appropriate.
  • Streaming and testing: guidance for streaming large datasets and testing with bufconn to verify status codes and behavior in-memory.

Quick Start

Ask: "Using the golang-grpc skill, review my Go gRPC server/client for correct status codes, deadlines, interceptors, proto organization, and bufconn-based tests."

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-grpc

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

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How do I handle errors in Go gRPC using status codes?

Handle gRPC errors in Go by mapping failures to the correct `codes` and returning `status.Error` or `status.Errorf` instead of raw errors. This preserves gRPC error semantics, allowing clients to inspect failure reasons and apply retry policies correctly.

What is the best way to test gRPC streaming RPCs in-memory?

Test gRPC streaming RPCs in-memory using `bufconn` to create a deterministic dialer without relying on real network ports. This approach verifies status codes and streaming behavior safely within your Go test suites.

How do I configure graceful shutdown for a production Go gRPC server?

Configure graceful shutdown for a Go gRPC server by implementing a timeout fallback mechanism. This ensures the server stops accepting new requests, finishes processing active streaming RPCs, and closes connections cleanly without hanging indefinitely.

How should I structure protocol buffer files for evolvable gRPC APIs?

Structure protocol buffer files using domain and versioned directory organization. Implementing Request and Response wrapper messages for your gRPC APIs ensures backward compatibility and easier schema evolution as your service grows.

Does this golang-grpc skill support setting up mTLS and client deadlines?

Yes, this skill supports client correctness by providing guidelines for TLS/mTLS credential setup and configuring per-call deadlines. It ensures connection reuse and proper service discovery or load-balancing configurations with retry policies.

Why should I use interceptors in my Go gRPC microservices?

Use gRPC interceptors in Go microservices to manage cross-cutting concerns like logging, authentication, and metrics uniformly. Wiring interceptor hooks keeps your core service logic clean while maintaining production-grade observability and security.