Go Context

Use context.Context correctly for cancellation, deadlines, and scoped values in Go.

Test report

Verdict
In test queue
Tested
Environment
Pending

In the test queue — machine-screened (validator 85/100, 126★ repo), full install/trigger/output test scheduled.

What Go Context does

Use when working with context.Context in Go — placement in signatures, propagating cancellation and deadlines, and storing values in context vs parameters. Also use when cancelling long-running operations, setting timeouts, or passing request-scoped data, even if they don't mention context.Context directly. Does not cover goroutine lifecycle or sync primitives (see go-concurrency).

How to install Go Context

git clone https://github.com/cxuu/golang-skills
cp -r golang-skills/skills/go-context ~/.claude/skills/go-context

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger Go Context

  • /go-context Use context.Context correctly for cancellation, deadlines, and scoped values in Go.

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • Add a timeout to this Go database call
  • Propagate cancellation through this request handler
  • Should this value go in context or a parameter?

Frequently asked questions

Is the Go Context skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from cxuu/golang-skills. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does Go Context work with Claude Code?
It is in our test queue — we run every skill on real work before issuing a verdict, and this one is scheduled.
How do I install Go Context?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use Go Context with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.