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Use Go AST-aware analysis to enumerate symbols, extract signatures, and propose mechanically safe refactors (read-only by default).

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AST Introspection

When to Use

  • Need a structure-aware view (functions, methods, types, receivers) or a safe, mechanical refactor proposal that relies on code shape rather than string matches.

What This Skill Does

  • Enumerates package-level declarations (funcs, methods, types, const/var) with path:line citations.
  • Extracts function/method signatures, receivers, and doc comments.
  • Lists imports and flags suspicious patterns (duplicates, likely unused groups).
  • Proposes minimal, mechanically-safe refactors (rename, extract, signature change) with verification steps.

Rules

  • Prefer read-only inspection (glob, grep, targeted read) before any edit.
  • Always include path:line citations for code claims.
  • Never perform large automated rewrites without an explicit preview, tests, and verification commands.

Commands

  • Enumerate packages: go list ./...
  • Quick exported view: go doc <pkg>

Output

  • Inventory: compact list of declarations with path:line.
  • Findings: 2-8 concise bullets (impact + confidence).
  • Proposal: minimal patch plan (files/hunks) + exact verification commands.

Examples

  • "List all exported methods on type Auth with file locations."
  • "Propose a safe rename for method X and verify callers."

Related Skills

  • source-search (broad grep), code-navigation (impact mapping)

References

  • llms.txt (project knowledge base)