golang

Review Go CLI projects for idiomatic Cobra patterns and error handling.

1|Updated Apr 14, 2026
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Skill: golang
Source: https://github.com/hschne/pi-stuff/tree/main/skills/golang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hschne/pi-stuff --skill golang-hschne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates inconsistent, non-idiomatic Go code in CLI projects, reducing bugs, improving maintainability, and ensuring team alignment on Go and Cobra community best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idiomatic Code & Error Handling: Enforces Go best practices for error wrapping, early returns, nil safety, and naming conventions to prevent common bugs.
  • Cobra CLI Guidance: Provides clear patterns for root command setup, subcommand registration, flag handling, and output discipline for consistent CLI behavior.
  • Stdlib Testing Patterns: Covers table-driven tests, HTTP handler testing, mocking, and stub executable patterns for reliable, maintainable test suites.
  • Use Case: Imagine you are building a task automation CLI with Cobra. Use this Skill to ensure your command structure, error handling, and tests follow Go standards, making the codebase easy for other Go developers to contribute to.

Quick Start

Use the golang skill to review your Cobra CLI project's error handling and test structure for adherence to Go best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang

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

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How do I structure error handling in a Go CLI built with Cobra?

Idiomatic error handling in a Go CLI requires proper error wrapping, early returns, and nil safety to prevent common bugs. Applying Cobra community best practices ensures consistent error propagation and maintainable command execution across your project.

What is the best way to write table-driven tests for Go CLI applications?

Table-driven tests in Go use standard library testing to provide reliable, maintainable test suites. You structure test cases in slices, iterate through them, and use mocking or stub executable patterns to validate command behavior comprehensively.

How do I configure root commands and subcommands in Cobra?

Configuring Cobra commands involves setting up the root command, registering subcommands, and defining flag handling. Proper command structure ensures consistent CLI behavior and makes the codebase easy for other Go developers to contribute to.

Why does my Go CLI code have inconsistent naming conventions and maintenance overhead?

Inconsistent Go code often stems from non-idiomatic patterns and poor error handling. Enforcing Go best practices for naming conventions and context propagation eliminates these inconsistencies, reducing bugs and aligning your team.

Does this Go CLI guidance support context propagation for task automation?

Yes, proper context propagation in Go CLI applications is a core requirement for idiomatic code. It ensures task automation commands handle execution contexts correctly, preventing leaks and maintaining standard Cobra command behavior.