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steveoc64/lint — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2017-06-21

GoAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

tl;dr

A linter for Go source code that scans your programs for style problems, unused code, and likely bugs before you ship them.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Scans Go source
      Flags style issues
      Finds likely bugs
      Runs without executing code
    Tech stack
      Go
      Static analysis
    Use cases
      Pre-commit checks
      CI pipeline gate
      Code review aid
    Audience
      Go developers
      Teams with CI
    Limitations
      Minimal README
      Rules undocumented
      Install steps unclear

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Run it before committing Go code to catch style issues early.

VIBE 2

Wire it into a CI/CD pipeline so pull requests fail if they don't pass linting.

VIBE 3

Use it during code review to spot unused variables and inconsistent naming automatically.

what's the stack?

Go

how it stacks up fr

steveoc64/lint42wim/fabio42wim/go-xmpp
LanguageGoGoGo
Last pushed2017-06-212018-02-042020-01-24
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audiencedeveloperops devopsdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 30min

README doesn't document installation or configuration steps.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Show me how to install and run the steveoc64/lint Go linter on my project.
prompt 2
Help me wire steveoc64/lint into a GitHub Actions workflow to check pull requests.
prompt 3
Explain what kinds of issues a Go linter like this one typically catches in my code.

Frequently asked questions

what is lint fr?

A linter for Go source code that scans your programs for style problems, unused code, and likely bugs before you ship them.

What language is lint written in?

Mainly Go. The stack also includes Go.

Is lint actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-06-21).

How hard is lint to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is lint for?

Mainly developer.

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