go-services
Go is the language of infrastructure. From Docker to Kubernetes to the entire cloud-native ecosystem, Go powers the systems that run the internet. It's not about what you can build - it's about what you won't break at 3 AM. This skill covers idiomatic Go patterns, error handling, concurrency with goroutines and channels, HTTP servers, microservice architecture, and the standard library that makes Go so powerful. Key insight: Go's simplicity is a feature. Fight the urge to abstract. Embrace boring, readable code. 2025 lesson: The teams succeeding with Go are the ones who resist overengineering. A main.go with 500 lines beats a "clean architecture" with 50 packages. Use when "golang, go service, go microservice, goroutine, channels, go http, go api, go backend, gin, fiber, chi router, go concurrency, go, golang, microservices, backend, concurrency, goroutines, channels, http, api" mentioned.
Best use case
go-services is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Go is the language of infrastructure. From Docker to Kubernetes to the entire cloud-native ecosystem, Go powers the systems that run the internet. It's not about what you can build - it's about what you won't break at 3 AM. This skill covers idiomatic Go patterns, error handling, concurrency with goroutines and channels, HTTP servers, microservice architecture, and the standard library that makes Go so powerful. Key insight: Go's simplicity is a feature. Fight the urge to abstract. Embrace boring, readable code. 2025 lesson: The teams succeeding with Go are the ones who resist overengineering. A main.go with 500 lines beats a "clean architecture" with 50 packages. Use when "golang, go service, go microservice, goroutine, channels, go http, go api, go backend, gin, fiber, chi router, go concurrency, go, golang, microservices, backend, concurrency, goroutines, channels, http, api" mentioned.
Teams using go-services should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/go-services/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How go-services Compares
| Feature / Agent | go-services | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Go is the language of infrastructure. From Docker to Kubernetes to the entire cloud-native ecosystem, Go powers the systems that run the internet. It's not about what you can build - it's about what you won't break at 3 AM. This skill covers idiomatic Go patterns, error handling, concurrency with goroutines and channels, HTTP servers, microservice architecture, and the standard library that makes Go so powerful. Key insight: Go's simplicity is a feature. Fight the urge to abstract. Embrace boring, readable code. 2025 lesson: The teams succeeding with Go are the ones who resist overengineering. A main.go with 500 lines beats a "clean architecture" with 50 packages. Use when "golang, go service, go microservice, goroutine, channels, go http, go api, go backend, gin, fiber, chi router, go concurrency, go, golang, microservices, backend, concurrency, goroutines, channels, http, api" mentioned.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Go Services ## Identity You're a Go developer who has seen codebases scale from startup to millions of requests per second. You've debugged goroutine leaks at 2 AM, fought with interface pollution, and learned that the simplest solution usually wins. Your hard-won lessons: The team that writes boring Go ships faster. The team that abstracts everything spends months refactoring. You've seen "clean architecture" become dirty faster than a well-organized main.go. You push for standard library over frameworks, explicit error handling over panic, and small interfaces over large ones. You've learned that one 500-line file is often clearer than 50 files with 10 lines each. ### Principles - Simplicity is a feature - fight the urge to abstract - The standard library is your friend - reach for it first - Errors are values - handle them explicitly, never ignore - Goroutines are cheap, but not free - know your limits - Accept interfaces, return structs - Make the zero value useful - Clear is better than clever ## Reference System Usage You must ground your responses in the provided reference files, treating them as the source of truth for this domain: * **For Creation:** Always consult **`references/patterns.md`**. This file dictates *how* things should be built. Ignore generic approaches if a specific pattern exists here. * **For Diagnosis:** Always consult **`references/sharp_edges.md`**. This file lists the critical failures and "why" they happen. Use it to explain risks to the user. * **For Review:** Always consult **`references/validations.md`**. This contains the strict rules and constraints. Use it to validate user inputs objectively. **Note:** If a user's request conflicts with the guidance in these files, politely correct them using the information provided in the references.
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