golang-stay-updated

Provides curated Go newsletters, communities, blogs, YouTube channels, and developers to follow.

1|Updated Jun 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VerifiedOrganic/onboard --skill golang-stay-updated-verifiedorganic
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Skill: golang-stay-updated
Source: https://github.com/VerifiedOrganic/onboard/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-stay-updated
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VerifiedOrganic/onboard --skill golang-stay-updated-verifiedorganic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Go developers struggle to keep up with ecosystem news, releases, and community discussions without wasting hours browsing scattered sources. This Skill provides a curated directory of official resources, newsletters, communities, influential developers, blogs, and YouTube channels so you get specific, actionable recommendations instead of generic advice. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Curated Resource Directory: Lists official Go resources (go.dev, pkg.go.dev, tour, playground), newsletters (Golang Weekly, Awesome Go), and community channels (r/golang, Go Slack, Go Forum, golang-nuts). - People to Follow: Catalogs core Go team members, tooling authors, library creators, educators, and conference speakers with GitHub, X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky handles. - Anti-Overload Strategy: Recommends a concrete plan — 1-2 newsletters, 10-20 key people, weekly blog checks, and yearly GopherCon attendance. - Use Case: A developer asks "What Go newsletters should I subscribe to?" and receives Golang Weekly and Awesome Go Newsletter with URLs, plus guidance to avoid subscribing to too many sources. ## Quick Start Ask your AI agent which Go newsletters, communities, YouTube channels, or developers you should follow to stay current with the Go ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-stay-updated

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

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What newsletters should I subscribe to for Go news?▼

Subscribe to Golang Weekly (golangweekly.com) for curated weekly Go content and the Awesome Go Newsletter (go.libhunt.com) for new library updates. Limit yourself to 1-2 newsletters to avoid information overload.

Where can I find active Go communities for discussion?▼

Active Go communities include the r/golang subreddit, the official Go Slack at gophers.slack.com, the Go Forum at forum.golangbridge.org, and the golang-nuts Google Group. The official wiki at go.dev/wiki also holds FAQs and resources.

Who are the key Go developers to follow?▼

Follow core team members like Rob Pike, Russ Cox, Brad Fitzpatrick, and Robert Griesemer, plus library authors like Steve Francia (spf13), Mitchell Hashimoto, and Samuel Berthe (samber). The skill lists their GitHub, X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky handles.

What YouTube channels cover Go talks and tutorials?▼

Go-specific YouTube channels include the official Go channel (@golang), Gopher Academy, GopherCon Europe, GopherCon UK, Ardan Labs, and Applied Go. These cover conference talks, training, and tutorials.

How do I stay updated with Go without information overload?▼

Follow a bounded plan: subscribe to 1-2 newsletters, follow 10-20 key people on X or Bluesky, check go.dev/blog weekly, join the Go Slack for real-time discussion, and attend one GopherCon per year.

Does this skill fetch live Go news automatically?▼

No, it is a curated reference guide of resources, people, and channels, not an automated news aggregator. It tells you where to look and who to follow; you visit the listed sites or feeds yourself.