🧪 Setup Go

Sets up Go development environment with proper tooling, linting, testing, and dependencies. Runs go mod tidy, configures golangci-lint, sets up testing framework, and verifies build. Use when starting work on Go projects, after cloning Go repositories, setting up CI/CD for Go, or troubleshooting Go

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill meriley/claude-code-skills --skill setup-go

About Setup Go

Sets up Go development environment with proper tooling, linting, testing, and dependencies. Runs go mod tidy, configures golangci-lint, sets up testing framework, and verifies build. Use when starting work on Go projects, after cloning Go repositories, setting up CI/CD for Go, or troubleshooting Go

At 45 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized testing & qa expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
  • Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
  • Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
  • Creating test plans and QA checklists

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (45 words)

Sets up Go development environment with proper tooling, linting, testing, and dependencies. Runs go mod tidy, configures golangci-lint, sets up testing framework, and verifies build. Use when starting work on Go projects, after cloning Go repositories, setting up CI/CD for Go, or troubleshooting Go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Setup Go?

Setup Go is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. Sets up Go development environment with proper tooling, linting, testing, and dependencies. Runs go mod tidy, configures golangci-lint, sets up testing framework, and verifies build. Use when starting work on Go projects, after cloning Go repositories, setting up CI/CD for Go, or troubleshooting Go . It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.

How do I use Setup Go with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill meriley/claude-code-skills --skill setup-go in your terminal to install Setup Go into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Setup Go?

Setup Go is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Setup Go free to use?

Yes, Setup Go is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/meriley/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/setup-go. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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