golang-samber-mo

Replace nil checks and error branching with samber/mo monadic types in Go.

1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
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Skill: golang-samber-mo
Source: https://github.com/dashkan/pivox/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-samber-mo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dashkan/pivox --skill golang-samber-mo-dashkan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you replace unsafe nil checks and repetitive error handling with type-safe monadic composition in Go, reducing bugs caused by missing values and mismanaged failures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Option[T] for absence without nil: Model nullable values (including JSON and SQL nullable columns) using Some/None patterns instead of *T and manual checks.
  • Result[T] for error-aware pipelines: Represent success or failure as values so multi-step transformations can short-circuit automatically.
  • Either[L, R] for two valid alternatives: Use Left/Right to model cases where neither branch is inherently an error (e.g., cached vs fresh data).
  • Advanced types and composition: Cover Future/IO/Task/State for async, deferred side effects, and stateful computations, with guidance on when to choose each.
  • Correct Go generics usage: Explain why type-changing operations require sub-packages (option/result/either pipelines) or mo.Do, since Go methods cannot introduce new type parameters.

Quick Start

Use the golang-samber-mo skill when you need to turn nullable fields, fallible operations, or cached-vs-fresh branching into composable, type-checked pipelines in Go.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-samber-mo

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

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How do I handle nullable values in Go without manual nil checks?

You can model nullable values in Go using Option[T] monadic types with Some and None patterns, replacing unsafe pointer dereferences and manual nil checks with type-safe, composable value transformations.

What is the best way to chain multi-step error handling in Go pipelines?

The best way to chain multi-step transformations is using Result[T] monads, which represent success or failure as values so that fallible pipelines can short-circuit automatically without repetitive error branching.

When should I use Either versus Result for Go error handling?

Use Result[T] when modeling success or failure, and use Either[L, R] when modeling two valid alternatives like cached versus fresh data, where neither branch is inherently an error.

Why do type-changing monadic operations in Go require sub-packages or mo.Do?

Type-changing monadic operations require sub-packages or mo.Do because Go methods cannot introduce new type parameters, making generic function calls necessary for type-safe pipeline composition.

Can I use Go monads for JSON and SQL nullable columns?

Yes, you can use Option[T] to safely model nullable JSON and SQL database columns, leveraging library-backed serialization and database interfaces instead of fragile pointers.

Does samber/mo support async and stateful computations in Go?

Yes, samber/mo supports async and stateful computations through Future, IO, Task, and State types, providing guidance on when to choose each for deferred side effects.