golang-troubleshooting

Troubleshoot Go programs to locate root causes using pprof, Delve, and the race detector.

5|1|Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/omarluq/og-template --skill golang-troubleshooting-omarluq
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: golang-troubleshooting
Source: https://github.com/omarluq/og-template/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-troubleshooting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/omarluq/og-template --skill golang-troubleshooting-omarluq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Go debugging is often time-consuming and guess-based. This skill provides a repeatable methodology to read errors, reproduce issues, instrument code, measure impact, and verify fixes in Go projects, helping you find root causes rather than surface-level symptoms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Golden Rules-based debugging workflow that guides you from error reading to root-cause verification.
  • Tooling-centric guidance covering pprof, Delve, race detector, GODEBUG tracing, and test-driven debugging for deterministic investigation.
  • Real-world use cases include crashes, deadlocks, or unexpected behavior in large Go codebases and production services.

Quick Start

Identify the failing Go behavior, reproduce it with a minimal test or example, and apply evidence-based fixes using the Go tooling described.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-troubleshooting

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

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How do I debug a deadlock in a Go program?▼

To debug a Go deadlock, you must systematically reproduce the issue with a minimal test and use the race detector to identify concurrent access conflicts. This approach enforces root-cause verification rather than treating surface symptoms.

What's the best way to troubleshoot unexpected behavior in a large Go codebase?▼

The best way to troubleshoot unexpected behavior in Go is applying a structured golden rules workflow that reads errors, reproduces the issue, instruments code, and measures impact using tests. This repeatable methodology locates root causes fast across large codebases.

How do I use pprof and Delve to fix Go crashes?▼

You use pprof and Delve to fix Go crashes by instrumenting the failing code to measure performance and trace execution. This toolchain-centric guidance enables deterministic investigation to locate and verify the root cause of the crash.

Can I use the race detector for troubleshooting unexpected Go behavior in production services?▼

Yes, you can use the race detector alongside GODEBUG tracing to investigate unexpected behavior in production Go services. The methodology guides reading errors and verifying fixes using test-driven debugging for deterministic results.

Why does my Go debugging process take so long to find the root cause?▼

Go debugging takes long when it relies on guess-based investigation rather than a repeatable methodology. By enforcing clear root-cause investigation, reproducibility, and measurement using tests and tooling, you can locate and fix root causes fast.

Do I need to write a failing test before troubleshooting a Go program error?▼

Yes, you need to reproduce the failing Go behavior with a minimal test or example before applying fixes. Reproducing the issue is a core step in this evidence-based workflow to ensure you are fixing the actual root cause.