way-magefile
Build tool for Go projects. Use when the user wants to create, edit, or understand Way-specific Magefiles, build targets, or automate Go project tasks.
Best use case
way-magefile is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Build tool for Go projects. Use when the user wants to create, edit, or understand Way-specific Magefiles, build targets, or automate Go project tasks.
Teams using way-magefile 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/way-magefile/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How way-magefile Compares
| Feature / Agent | way-magefile | 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?
Build tool for Go projects. Use when the user wants to create, edit, or understand Way-specific Magefiles, build targets, or automate Go project tasks.
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
# Mage
Mage is a make-like build tool using Go. You write plain-old go functions, and Mage automatically uses them as Makefile-like runnable targets.
## When to Use
- Creating build scripts for Go projects.
- Automating tasks (install, build, clean, release).
- Managing dependencies between tasks.
## Core Concepts
### 1. Magefiles
- Any Go file with `//go:build mage` (or `+build mage` for older Go).
- Usually named `magefile.go` or placed in `magefiles/` directory.
- `package main`.
### 2. Targets
- Exported functions with specific signatures:
- `func Target()`
- `func Target() error`
- `func Target(ctx context.Context) error`
- First sentence of doc comment is the short description (`mage -l`).
### 3. Dependencies
- Use `mg.Deps(Func)` to declare dependencies.
- Dependencies run exactly once per execution.
- `mg.Deps` runs in parallel; `mg.SerialDeps` runs serially.
## Quick Start
To create a new magefile:
`mage -init`
## Common Tasks
**Running Commands:**
Use `github.com/magefile/mage/sh` for shell execution.
```go
import "github.com/magefile/mage/sh"
// ...
err := sh.Run("go", "build", "./...")
```
**Clean Up:**
```go
import "github.com/magefile/mage/sh"
// ...
sh.Rm("bin")
```
## References
- **Way Conventions**: See [references/way-style.md](references/way-style.md) for Way-specific patterns and helpers.
- **API Documentation**: See [references/api.md](references/api.md) for `mg`, `sh`, and `target` package details.
- **Examples**: See [references/examples.md](references/examples.md) for common patterns.Related Skills
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way-magefile
Build tool for Go projects. Use when the user wants to create, edit, or understand Way-specific Magefiles, build targets, or automate Go project tasks.
way-magefile
Build tool for Go projects. Use when the user wants to create, edit, or understand Way-specific Magefiles, build targets, or automate Go project tasks.
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