A curated collection of powerful Goose recipes for code analysis, testing, documentation, and research.
These recipes are specialized configurations for Goose subagents that help automate common development workflows. Each recipe is designed to be reusable, parameterized, and production-ready.
Download individual recipes:
# Code Review Assistant
curl -o code-reviewer.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/5a31b9cc64b77f1ae55e502daca4d4a0/raw/code-reviewer.yaml
# Test Generator
curl -o test-generator.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/0a78f04c38930936864595d92e23dd57/raw/test-generator.yaml
# Documentation Writer
curl -o doc-writer.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/3ac5e9ead0ca120acaf7df8d542abbe9/raw/doc-writer.yaml
# Codebase Analyzer
curl -o codebase-analyzer.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/9628d286a5c15154535357e3ceb0e40f/raw/codebase-analyzer.yaml
# Codebase Locator
curl -o codebase-locator.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/8399b904ac301c643968cc8835163c35/raw/codebase-locator.yaml
# Web Researcher
curl -o web-researcher.yaml https://gist.githubusercontent.com/mootrichard/d7840a2d498fcdad67656c25dc9e88a3/raw/web-researcher.yaml# Create a recipes directory
mkdir -p ~/.goose/recipes
# Move recipes to the directory
mv *.yaml ~/.goose/recipes/
# Set the recipe path
export GOOSE_RECIPE_PATH=~/.goose/recipesGist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/5a31b9cc64b77f1ae55e502daca4d4a0
Analyzes code quality, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and best practices adherence.
Parameters:
focus_area(optional): security, performance, readability, general
Usage:
Use the "code-reviewer" recipe with focus_area="security" on auth.py
Perfect for:
- Pre-commit code reviews
- Security audits
- Performance optimization
- Code quality checks
Gist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/0a78f04c38930936864595d92e23dd57
Generates comprehensive test suites with happy paths, edge cases, and error conditions.
Parameters:
test_framework(optional): pytest, jest, junit, mocha, etc.coverage_level(optional): basic, comprehensive, exhaustive
Usage:
Use the "test-generator" recipe with test_framework="jest" and coverage_level="comprehensive" on calculator.js
Perfect for:
- Creating test suites for new code
- Improving test coverage
- Generating regression tests
- TDD workflows
Gist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/3ac5e9ead0ca120acaf7df8d542abbe9
Creates clear, comprehensive technical documentation with examples and best practices.
Parameters:
doc_type(optional): api, guide, tutorial, referenceaudience(optional): beginner, intermediate, advanced
Usage:
Use the "doc-writer" recipe with doc_type="api" and audience="beginner" for the API module
Perfect for:
- API documentation
- User guides
- Technical tutorials
- README generation
Gist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/9628d286a5c15154535357e3ceb0e40f
Deep analysis of code implementation with surgical precision, tracing data flow and providing exact file:line references.
Parameters:
focus_area(optional): data-flow, architecture, implementation, patternscomponent(optional): specific component/feature name
Usage:
Use the "codebase-analyzer" recipe to analyze how our authentication system works
Perfect for:
- Understanding complex code flows
- Tracing data transformations
- Architecture analysis
- Onboarding to new codebases
Gist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/8399b904ac301c643968cc8835163c35
Locates all files and components related to specific features, organized by purpose.
Parameters:
feature(required): feature or functionality to locatefile_types(optional): implementation, tests, config, all
Usage:
Use the "codebase-locator" recipe to find all files related to user authentication
Perfect for:
- Starting work on unfamiliar features
- Finding related test files
- Understanding project structure
- Code navigation
Gist: https://gist.github.com/mootrichard/d7840a2d498fcdad67656c25dc9e88a3
Finds current documentation, best practices, and solutions from web sources with proper citations.
Parameters:
topic(required): topic or question to researchsource_type(optional): documentation, tutorials, solutions, comparisons
Usage:
Use the "web-researcher" recipe to find the latest best practices for React hooks
Perfect for:
- Researching new technologies
- Finding current documentation
- Troubleshooting specific errors
- Comparing approaches
In parallel:
- Use "codebase-locator" to find existing related files
- Use "web-researcher" to find best practices
- Use "codebase-analyzer" to understand current implementation
Then:
- Use "test-generator" to create test suite
- Use "doc-writer" to document the feature
Run in parallel:
- Use "code-reviewer" with focus_area="security"
- Use "code-reviewer" with focus_area="performance"
- Use "code-reviewer" with focus_area="readability"
First use "codebase-analyzer" to trace data flow,
then use "codebase-locator" to find related test files,
finally use "test-generator" to create regression tests
For each major component in parallel:
- Use "codebase-analyzer" to understand implementation
- Use "doc-writer" with doc_type="api" for API docs
- Use "doc-writer" with doc_type="guide" for usage guides
- Start Simple: Use direct prompts first, create recipes for repeated tasks
- Parallel Execution: Run independent tasks simultaneously for speed
- Clear Parameters: Use recipe parameters to make them flexible
- Version Control: Track your custom recipes in git
- Build a Library: Organize recipes by category (analysis, generation, etc.)
Have a useful recipe? Share it with the community!
- Create a gist with your recipe
- Add clear documentation and examples
- Tag it with
goose-recipe
These recipes are provided as educational examples. Feel free to use, modify, and share them.
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