golang-documentation

Design Go documentation workflows for godoc, README, CHANGELOG, and llms.txt artifacts.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang --skill golang-documentation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: golang-documentation
Source: https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang/tree/main/skills/golang-documentation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang --skill golang-documentation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Go projects often suffer from inconsistent and hard-to-maintain documentation across libraries and CLIs. This guide provides a unified approach to writing godoc comments, package docs, README, CHANGELOGs, and AI-friendly metadata to improve discoverability and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized frontmatter-driven metadata for each Skill unit to enable automated discovery and tooling.
  • Comprehensive guidance on exporting doc comments, Example tests, README, llms.txt, and optional architecture and ADR documentation.
  • Strategies for both libraries and applications, including playgrounds, documentation websites, and knowledge portability for AI agents.

Quick Start

Create a complete documentation plan for a new Go library, including frontmatter, README outline, and Example tests.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-documentation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate consistent godoc and README files for a Golang library?▼

To generate consistent godoc and README files for a Golang library, design a documentation workflow using frontmatter-driven metadata, proper godoc-style comments, and Example tests to ensure maintainability and automated discovery.

What is the best way to structure Go documentation for both CLIs and libraries?▼

The best way to structure Go documentation for CLIs and libraries is to apply a unified approach that produces standardized godoc comments, README outlines, CHANGELOGs, and AI-friendly llms.txt artifacts across exported APIs.

How do llms.txt artifacts improve Go project documentation?▼

llms.txt artifacts improve Go project documentation by providing AI-friendly metadata that enables knowledge portability for AI agents, ensuring your architecture decisions and exported APIs are easily discoverable by automated tooling.

Can I use Example tests to generate documentation for multiple Golang packages?▼

Yes, you can use Example tests to generate documentation for multiple Golang packages by applying a standardized documentation workflow that spans exported APIs, package docs, and release workflows across the entire project.

When do I need ADRs and architecture docs for a Go application?▼

You need ADRs and architecture docs for a Go application when your project involves complex architecture decisions, requiring you to document these decisions alongside standard README, CHANGELOG, and godoc artifacts for comprehensive maintainability.