Which Go versions are supported by this skill?

The skill focuses on modern Go development, covering versions from 1.18 (Generics) through 1.23+, including support for Iterators and range-over-func.

Does it include formatting rules?

Yes, it strictly enforces 'gofmt' standards, including the use of tabs for indentation and specific brace placement rules.

How does it handle Go error patterns?

It provides comprehensive guidance on error wrapping with %w, usage of errors.Is/As, and the errors.Join pattern introduced in Go 1.20.

Can I use this for automated PR reviews?

Yes, it is designed to act as a reference for review agents, allowing Claude to check code against common anti-patterns and suggest idiomatic Go solutions.

Effective Go

Name: Effective Go
Author: fyrsmithlabs

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Developer Tools

Provides idiomatic Go development guidance and code review patterns based on Effective Go principles for modern Go versions.

About

This skill empowers Claude with deep knowledge of idiomatic Go programming, covering everything from basic syntax and formatting to advanced features like Go 1.18+ generics and Go 1.22+ iterators. It serves as a specialized reference for writing clean, performant Go code, conducting professional peer reviews, and refactoring legacy projects to follow modern Go standards. Whether you are structuring a new project or debugging complex error chains, this skill ensures your implementation aligns with the community's best practices and official 'Effective Go' recommendations.

Key Features

Strict adherence to gofmt and standard formatting rules
Modern Go support including Generics, Iterators, and range-over-func
Peer-review ready guidance for identifying Go anti-patterns
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Idiomatic naming and project structure guidance
Advanced error handling patterns and wrapping strategies

Use Cases

Refactoring legacy Go services to utilize modern features like Generics
Conducting automated Go code reviews to ensure idiomatic quality
Establishing best practices for error handling and control flow in new projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add fyrsmithlabs/marketplace effective-go

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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