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Golang Stay Updated
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Samuel Berthe
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· v1.2.3
· MIT-0
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Description
Provides resources to stay updated with Golang news, communities and people to follow. Use when seeking Go learning resources, discovering new libraries, fin...
README (SKILL.md)
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Stay Updated with Go
A curated guide to keeping your finger on the pulse of the Go ecosystem.
Official Go Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| go.dev | Official Go website with tutorials and tools |
| pkg.go.dev | Discover Go packages and documentation |
| tour.golang.org | Interactive Go tutorial |
| play.golang.org | Go playground for testing code |
| go.dev/blog | Official Go blog |
Newsletters
| Newsletter | Description | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Weekly | Weekly curated Go content, news, and articles | \x3Chttps://golangweekly.com/> |
| Awesome Go Newsletter | Updates on new Go libraries and tools | \x3Chttps://go.libhunt.com/> |
Reddit & Communities
| Community | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| r/golang | Main Go subreddit with 300K+ members | \x3Chttps://www.reddit.com/r/golang> |
| golang wiki | Official wiki with resources and FAQs | \x3Chttps://go.dev/wiki/> |
| gophers.slack.com | Official Go Slack community | \x3Chttps://invite.slack.golangbridge.org> |
| Go Forum | Official Go discussion forum | \x3Chttps://forum.golangbridge.org> |
| Discuss Go | Official Go team discussion | \x3Chttps://groups.google.com/g/golang-nuts> |
Famous Go Developers
Follow these influential Go developers and contributors:
Core Go Team
| Name | GitHub | Twitter/X | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Pike | robpike | |||
| Ken Thompson | ken | |||
| Russ Cox | rsc | @_rsc | \x3Chttps://www.linkedin.com/in/swtch> | \x3Chttps://bsky.app/profile/swtch.com> |
| Brad Fitzpatrick | bradfitz | @bradfitz | \x3Chttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfitz/> | \x3Chttps://bsky.app/profile/bradfitz.com> |
| Andrew Gerrand | adg | |||
| Robert Griesemer | griesemer | |||
| Dmitry Vyukov | dvyukov | @dvyukov |
Go Tooling & Infrastructure
| Name | GitHub | Twitter/X | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Boyer | sdboyer | @sdboyer | ||
| Daniel Theophanes | kardianos | @kardianos | ||
| Matt Butcher | technosophos | |||
| Jaana Dogan | rakyll | @rakyll | \x3Chttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rakyll/> |
Popular Go Authors & Educators
| Name | GitHub | Twitter/X | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat Ryer | matryer | @matryer | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/matryer> | |
| Dave Cheney | davecheney | @davecheney | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/davecheney> | |
| Katherine Cox-Buday | kat-co | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/katherinecoxbuday> | ||
| Johnny Boursiquot | jboursiquot | @jboursiquot | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/jboursiquot> | |
| Michał Łowicki | mlowicki | @mlowicki | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/michał-łowicki-a60402b> |
Library & Framework Authors
| Name | GitHub | Twitter/X | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Francia | spf13 | @spf13 | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/spf13> | |
| Samuel Berthe | samber | @samuelberthe | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/samuelberthe> | \x3Chttps://bsky.app/profile/samber.bsky.social> |
| Mitchell Hashimoto | mitchellh | @mitchellh | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/mitchellh> | \x3Chttps://bsky.app/profile/mitchellh.com> |
| Matt Holt | mholt | @mholt6 | ||
| Tomás Senart | tsenart | @tsenart | \x3Chttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tsenart/> | |
| Björn Rabenstein | beorn7 |
Conference Speakers & Community Leaders
| Name | GitHub | Twitter/X | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisia Campos | carlisia | @carlisia | \x3Chttps://linkedin.com/in/carlisia> | |
| Erik St. Martin | erikstmartin | @erikstmartin | ||
| Brian Ketelsen | bketelsen | @brian.dev |
Must-Follow Blogs
| Blog | Author | URL |
|---|---|---|
| The Go Blog | Go Team | \x3Chttps://go.dev/blog> |
| Rob Pike's Blog | Rob Pike | \x3Chttps://commandcenter.blogspot.com> |
| Dave Cheney | Dave Cheney | \x3Chttps://dave.cheney.net> |
| Ardan Labs Blog | Bill Kennedy | \x3Chttps://www.ardanlabs.com/blog> |
YouTube Channels
| Channel | Content | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Go | Official Go team | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@golang> |
| Gopher Academy | Talks & tutorials | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@GopherAcademy> |
| GopherCon Europe | European conference talks | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@GopherConEurope> |
| GopherCon UK | UK conference talks | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@GopherConUK> |
| Golang Singapore | Singapore meetup & conf talks | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@golangSG> |
| Ardan Labs | Go training & tips | \x3Chttps://www.youtube.com/@ArdanLabs> |
| Applied Go | Go tutorials | \x3Chttps://youtube.com/appliedgocode> |
| Learn Go Programming | Beginner tutorials | \x3Chttps://youtube.com/learn_goprogramming> |
Quick Tips for Staying Updated
- Subscribe to 1-2 newsletters - Don't overload yourself
- Follow 10-20 key people on X/Bluesky who post regularly
- Check Go.dev/blog weekly for official announcements
- Join Go Slack for real-time discussions
- Bookmark pkg.go.dev to discover new libraries
- Attend a GopherCon (virtual or in-person) yearly
Note: This guide is regularly updated. Suggest additions via GitHub issues.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a benign curated guide, but its metadata asks for the local 'go' binary and allows running go-related shell commands despite containing only static documentation. Before installing, ask the skill author or registry maintainer to explain why 'go' is required (e.g., does the agent run example code, fetch package docs, or run linters?). If you prefer minimal risk, request a revised skill that removes the 'go' binary requirement (and removes execution permissions) unless there is a clear, documented need. If you do install it, ensure your agent sandbox prevents arbitrary execution or network access from untrusted skills.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: golang-stay-updated
Version: 1.2.3
The skill bundle is a curated informational resource for staying updated with the Go programming language ecosystem. It contains lists of official documentation, newsletters, community channels, and influential developers, with no executable code or malicious instructions in SKILL.md or evals.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose is to provide curated resources (links, newsletters, people to follow). Despite that, manifest metadata declares the 'go' binary as required and the allowed-tools list includes Bash(go:*), golangci-lint and git. A documentation-only skill would not normally need a local Go toolchain or execution privileges; this is disproportionate to the claimed purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only static curated content (links, names, newsletters, tips). It does not instruct the agent to read local files, access secrets, or post data to hidden endpoints. There is no apparent instruction to run commands or access unrelated system state.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — instruction-only. This is the lowest-risk install profile; nothing is downloaded or written to disk by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. That is appropriate for a read-only resource guide.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not force-installed (always:false) and does not request special persistent privileges. Autonomous invocation is allowed (default) but not by itself a concern here; the skill does not attempt to modify other skills or system settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install golang-stay-updated - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/golang-stay-updated - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.2.3
- Updated skill version to 1.2.3 in metadata.
- Changed all plain URLs in tables and lists to Markdown link format (<https://...>) for improved readability.
- Added a comment to disable markdownlint for table column style.
- No changes to content structure or recommended resources.
v1.2.2
- Version updated to 1.2.2.
- Added an evaluation config file: evals/evals.json.
- Minor metadata update in SKILL.md (version).
- No changes to user-facing content or functionality.
v0.1.0
Initial release of golang-stay-updated:
- Provides curated resources to help users stay updated with Go (Golang), including official documentation, blogs, newsletters, and community channels.
- Lists popular Go developers and influencers to follow across platforms.
- Offers recommendations for YouTube channels, newsletters, and key discussion forums.
- Includes practical tips for keeping up with language updates, library releases, and community events.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golang Stay Updated?
Provides resources to stay updated with Golang news, communities and people to follow. Use when seeking Go learning resources, discovering new libraries, fin... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 155 downloads so far.
How do I install Golang Stay Updated?
Run "/install golang-stay-updated" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Golang Stay Updated free?
Yes, Golang Stay Updated is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Golang Stay Updated support?
Golang Stay Updated is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Golang Stay Updated?
It is built and maintained by Samuel Berthe (@samber); the current version is v1.2.3.
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