Build, test, lint, and format Go projects with integrated dev tooling. Use when compiling binaries, running tests, linting code, or formatting files.
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What Golang can do for your AI workflow
Build, test, lint, and format directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Golang
Help me get started with Golang
Explains what Golang does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Golang to build, test, lint, and format Go projects with integrated dev tooling
Invokes Golang with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Golang in my developer & devops workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Golang, with example commands for each scenario
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Golang extends your AI assistant with the ability to build, test, lint, and format Go projects with integrated dev tooling. Use when compiling binaries, running tests, linting code, or formatting files. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Golang as its underlying capability.
Golang works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Golang once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
To install Golang, copy the skill folder to `~/.claude/skills/golang/` for use across all your projects, or `.claude/skills/golang/` for a single project. Restart Claude and the skill is immediately active β invoke it with `/golang` or just describe your goal and the AI will pick it up automatically.
Golang has 318 installs and is part of the growing Developer & DevOps skill ecosystem on DiscoverAISkills. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/golang/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/golang/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /golang or let the AI discover it automatically.
Golang supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Golang is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Build, test, lint, and format Go projects with integrated dev tooling. Use when compiling binaries, running tests, linting code, or formatting files.
Golang Design Patterns
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Golang Popular Libraries
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code-score
Evaluate and score Go code quality based on syntax, style, and best practices to provide constructive feedback and improvements.
Select your agent
Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install golangOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install golangβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/golang/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Automate my developer & devops tasks using Golang
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Golang to handle them automatically
Golang is categorized under Developer & DevOps. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.