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use-modern-go

Generate Go code limited to features available in the detected go.mod version.

Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#go#best-practices#code-generation#language-features#version-detection#modern-syntax
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npx skills add https://github.com/MisLink/agentry --skill use-modern-go-mislink
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Skill: use-modern-go
Source: https://github.com/MisLink/agentry/tree/main/agents/.agents/skills/use-modern-go
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MisLink/agentry --skill use-modern-go-mislink

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers need Go code that follows modern best‑practice guidelines while staying within the language version used by the project. This skill automatically determines the project's Go version and tailors guidance accordingly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects the Go version from go.mod files in the repository.
  • Provides a concise response describing the detected version or prompts the user to specify a target version when detection fails.
  • Restricts suggested language features to those available in the detected or chosen Go version, ensuring generated code compiles without version mismatches.
  • Ideal for developers writing new Go code, reviewing existing code, or updating codebases to modern standards.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to write Go code using the latest features supported by the detected Go version, for example: “Generate a concurrent map lookup using Go 1.21 features”.

Frequently Asked Questions about use-modern-go

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write Go code that matches my project's Go version?▼

To write Go code matching your project's version, the tool detects the target version from your go.mod file and restricts suggested language features accordingly. If detection fails, it prompts you to specify the version manually.

What Go language features are available in my project's detected version?▼

Available Go language features depend on the version specified in your go.mod file. The tool identifies this version and limits code generation to only those modern syntax features and best practices supported by that specific release.

How to generate Go code using modern syntax without version mismatch errors?▼

To generate Go code without version mismatch errors, the tool analyzes your repository's go.mod file to determine the exact Go version, then restricts all code generation and best-practice suggestions to features compatible with that version.

Does writing modern Go code require manually checking the go.mod version?▼

Writing modern Go code does not require manually checking the go.mod version. The tool automatically detects the project's Go version from the repository, though it will prompt you to specify a target version if automatic detection fails.

What happens when updating Go codebases to modern standards if the go.mod file is missing?▼

When updating Go codebases without a detectable go.mod file, the tool cannot automatically determine the version and will prompt you to specify a target Go version so it can limit language features and prevent compilation errors.

Why does my generated Go code fail to compile after using newer language features?▼

Generated Go code fails to compile when newer language features exceed the project's version. The tool prevents this by detecting the go.mod version and restricting code generation to only the syntax and features supported by that specific Go release.

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