golang-security

Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in Go code with govulncheck.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires govulncheck, gosec, golangci-lint, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in your Go code, ensuring robustness and compliance with best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Best Practices: Provides guidelines for secure coding practices, including input validation, cryptography, and error handling.
  • Vulnerability Scanning: Utilizes tools like govulncheck to scan for known vulnerabilities in your codebase.
  • Code Review: Offers a checklist for security review, covering input handling, database, code execution, and more.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers and security engineers working on Go projects, especially those involving sensitive data or critical infrastructure.

Quick Start

Run the golang-security skill to scan your Go project for potential security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-security

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

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How do I scan my Go code for security vulnerabilities?

Scanning Go code for security vulnerabilities requires running analysis tools like govulncheck and gosec. This process identifies known vulnerabilities and mitigates risks in critical areas like injection, cryptography, and filesystem safety.

What are the best practices for secure Go programming?

Secure Go programming best practices involve strict input validation, robust cryptography, and safe error handling. Following these guidelines ensures robustness and compliance when processing sensitive data or building critical infrastructure.

Do I need govulncheck to perform a security code review in Go?

Yes, performing a comprehensive security code review in Go requires govulncheck and other tools like gosec. These dependencies automate vulnerability scanning and provide a checklist covering input handling, database, and code execution.

Does this approach detect network security issues in Go applications?

Yes, this approach detects network security issues in Go applications. The analysis specifically focuses on network security, alongside injection, cryptography, and filesystem safety, to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

How do I use golangci-lint for vulnerability scanning in Go?

Using golangci-lint alongside govulncheck and gosec for vulnerability scanning in Go automates the identification of known vulnerabilities. Integrating these tools enforces security best practices during code review.

When should I perform a Go security review?

You should perform a Go security review when working on projects involving sensitive data or critical infrastructure. Regular vulnerability scanning and code reviews ensure robustness and compliance with secure coding best practices.