golang-pro
Use when building Go applications requiring concurrent programming, microservices architecture, or high-performance systems. Invoke for goroutines, channels, Go generics, gRPC integration.
72
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Discovery
72%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
The description has strong trigger terms and clear distinctiveness for Go programming, but lacks specificity about what actions the skill actually performs. It reads more like a topic list than a capability description, telling Claude when to use it but not what concrete tasks it can accomplish.
Suggestions
Add specific action verbs describing what the skill does, e.g., 'Implements concurrent patterns using goroutines and channels, builds gRPC services, designs microservice architectures'
Restructure to lead with capabilities before the 'Use when' clause, e.g., 'Develops high-performance Go applications with concurrent patterns and microservices. Use when...'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Go applications) and mentions some technical concepts (goroutines, channels, generics, gRPC), but doesn't describe concrete actions like 'implement', 'debug', or 'optimize'. It lists topics rather than specific capabilities. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Has a 'Use when' clause addressing when to invoke, but the 'what does this do' portion is weak - it describes contexts and topics rather than concrete actions the skill performs. The description tells when to use it but not what it actually does. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Good coverage of natural terms users would say: 'Go applications', 'concurrent programming', 'microservices', 'goroutines', 'channels', 'Go generics', 'gRPC'. These are terms developers naturally use when seeking Go help. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Clearly targets Go-specific programming with distinct triggers like 'goroutines', 'channels', 'Go generics', and 'gRPC'. These are Go-specific terms unlikely to conflict with other language skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
57%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill has strong progressive disclosure with a well-organized reference table, but lacks the concrete, executable code examples that would make it truly actionable. The constraints sections are valuable but the workflow could benefit from explicit validation checkpoints, especially given the complexity of concurrent Go programming.
Suggestions
Add executable code examples for key patterns (e.g., a goroutine with proper lifecycle management, error wrapping with fmt.Errorf)
Include validation checkpoints in the workflow, such as 'Run golangci-lint before proceeding to optimization' or 'Verify no race conditions with -race before deployment'
Remove or condense the role definition and 'When to Use' sections - Claude doesn't need persona backstory or obvious use case descriptions
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | Contains some unnecessary role-playing setup ('8+ years of systems programming experience') and the 'When to Use This Skill' section largely restates what Claude would infer. The reference table and constraints are efficient, but the overall content could be tightened. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides good constraints and guidelines but lacks executable code examples. The 'Core Workflow' and 'Output Templates' sections describe what to do abstractly rather than showing concrete, copy-paste ready implementations. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 5-step core workflow provides a clear sequence but lacks validation checkpoints or feedback loops. For a skill involving concurrent programming and production systems, explicit verification steps (e.g., 'run race detector before proceeding') would strengthen this. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent use of a reference table with clear navigation to topic-specific files. The 'Load When' column provides good signaling for when to access each reference, and references are one level deep. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 9 / 12 Passed |
Validation
100%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 11 / 11 Passed
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