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golang_get_practice

Retrieve Go best practices with good and bad code examples for common patterns such as error wrapping, goroutine lifecycle, and table-driven tests.

Instructions

Get a Go best practice with good/bad code examples

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesPractice name (e.g. 'error-wrapping', 'goroutine-lifecycle', 'crypto-rand', 'table-driven-tests', 'thin-handlers')
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden. It only states the tool 'gets' content, implying a read operation, but does not disclose any behavioral traits such as whether it requires authentication, has rate limits, or what side effects (none) occur.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the essential purpose. Every word earns its place, with no redundancy or filler.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity (one parameter, no output schema), the description is adequate but incomplete: it does not describe the return format or structure, leaving the agent uncertain about what the output looks like beyond 'code examples'.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema covers the parameter fully with a description listing example values; the description adds no further semantic value beyond what the schema provides. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves a Go best practice with code examples. It distinguishes itself from siblings like golang_get_pattern or golang_get_antipatterns by focusing on best practices with examples, though it does not explicitly contrast them.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No usage guidelines are provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool versus alternatives like golang_get_pattern or golang_search_docs, nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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