Does it support database persistence?

Yes, it includes a standardized SQLite integration with an embedded migration system, allowing you to define and track versioned schema updates automatically.

What frameworks does this skill use for CLI development?

The skill primarily utilizes the Cobra framework for building the command structure and Viper for managing configuration files, environment variables, and CLI flags.

What deployment tools are included in the scaffolding?

It provides ready-to-use GitHub Actions workflows for continuous integration (linting and testing), tagged releases, and rolling releases across multiple platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows).

Can I use this for existing Go projects?

While optimized for new project scaffolding, you can use specific scripts like 'add_command.py' to add standardized command boilerplate and patterns to any existing Go project.

How does it handle project configuration?

It implements a three-tier configuration hierarchy where CLI flags override environment variables, which in turn override settings in a YAML configuration file.

Go CLI Builder

Name: Go CLI Builder
Author: lmorchard

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Deployment & DevOps

Scaffolds production-ready Go command-line tools with integrated configuration, database migrations, and CI/CD workflows.

Go CLI Builder is a specialized skill designed to streamline the creation and maintenance of professional Go-based command-line applications. It follows industry-proven patterns by integrating the Cobra framework for command handling, Viper for multi-tiered configuration (YAML, ENV, flags), and SQLite for persistent storage with a built-in migration system. Beyond initial project scaffolding, the skill automates DevOps tasks with pre-configured GitHub Actions for multi-platform releases and includes a comprehensive Makefile to standardize local development workflows like linting, testing, and building.

Key Features

01Automated SQLite database setup with an embedded migration tracking system

02Pre-configured GitHub Actions for multi-platform CI/CD and automated releases

03Customizable 'init' command pattern for tools generating templated output

04Cobra and Viper integration for robust CLI argument and configuration management

05Standardized project structure including Logrus logging and Makefile automation

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Scaffolding a new Go-based CLI tool from scratch using best-practice templates

02Adding new commands and configuration flags to existing Go projects following the Cobra stack

03Implementing automated release pipelines for Go binaries across Linux, macOS, and Windows

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lmorchard/lmorchard-agent-skills go-cli-builder

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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