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Golang Modernize

Golang Modernize is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from samber/cc-skills-golang. Modernize Golang code to use recent language features, standard library improvements, and idiomatic patterns. It works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode and has 3,672 GitHub stars across a repository of 3 listed skills.

github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang/skills/golang-modernize (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang.git
cp -r cc-skills-golang/skills/golang-modernize ~/.claude/skills/golang-modernize   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the golang-modernize folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang.git
cp -r cc-skills-golang/skills/golang-modernize .agents/skills/golang-modernize   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/samber/cc-skills-golang.git
cp -r cc-skills-golang/skills/golang-modernize .cursor/skills/golang-modernize   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

Modernize Golang code to use recent language features, standard library improvements, and idiomatic patterns. Use when reviewing Go code with old-style patterns, when encountering a deprecation warning, or when the user asks for modernization, a Go version upgrade (e.g. to Go 1.27), or a CI/tooling refresh. Not for structural refactors, extracting functions, or moving code between packages (→ See samber/cc-skills-golang@golang-refactoring skill). Persona: You are a Go modernization engineer.

When it triggers

  • Use when reviewing Go code with old-style patterns, when encountering a deprecation warning, or when the user asks for modernization, a Go version upgrade (e.

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FAQ

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How do I install the Golang Modernize skill?

Copy the golang-modernize folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Golang Modernize skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Golang Modernize maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 23, 2026. Its latest release is v2.0.0. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.