Does this skill help with Go-specific development?

Yes, it includes specific conventions for writing new software in Go, including managing Go-related binaries in .gitignore and following standard implementation patterns.

Can it help prevent security leaks?

Absolutely. It includes explicit instructions to never disclose customer-related information or credentials in code, providing warnings to the user if risks are detected.

Does it support automated code quality tools?

Yes, it identifies repositories using the pre-commit framework and guides the user to run pre-commit commands to validate changes before they are recorded.

How does it handle versioning and releases?

It enforces Semantic Versioning (SemVer) for releases and requires the maintenance of a CHANGELOG.md file following the Keep a Changelog 1.1.0 convention.

What documentation standards are supported?

The skill ensures every repository has a root README.md, a standardized CHANGELOG.md, and organizes additional Markdown documentation within a dedicated docs/ folder.

Software Engineering Standard

Name: Software Engineering Standard
Author: giantswarm

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Developer Tools

Enforces standardized software engineering practices, Go language conventions, and GitHub workflows for professional development environments.

The Software Engineering skill provides a robust foundation for maintaining high-quality codebases by codifying best practices for version control, documentation, and security. It guides users through specific Go development patterns, Semantic Versioning protocols, and pre-commit hook integrations to ensure repository consistency. By automating conventions for READMEs, CHANGELOGs, and licensing, this skill streamlines the transition from development to release while maintaining a security-first approach to customer data and credentials.

Key Features

01Implements security guardrails to prevent credential and customer data leaks

02Integrates pre-commit hook validation for improved code quality

03Standardizes documentation with README, CHANGELOG, and docs/ folder templates

04Automates Git workflow management including SemVer and GitHub conventions

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06Enforces Go language coding standards and repository structures

Use Cases

01Validating repository readiness for public release through security and documentation checks

02Maintaining a professional CHANGELOG following the Keep a Changelog convention

03Initializing a new public Go repository with the correct Apache 2.0 license and structure

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add giantswarm/claude-code software-engineering

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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