go-get
TLDR
Download package
$ go get [github.com/pkg/errors]
Download specific version$ go get [github.com/pkg/errors@v0.9.1]
Update package$ go get -u [package]
Download all dependencies$ go get ./...
Install binary$ go install [github.com/user/tool@latest]
SYNOPSIS
go get [options] [packages]
DESCRIPTION
go get downloads and installs packages and dependencies. In module mode, it updates go.mod and go.sum files. For binaries, use go install instead.
The command resolves versions from module proxies, supporting semantic versioning. It can target specific versions, branches, or commits.
go get manages Go package dependencies.
PARAMETERS
PACKAGES
Packages to download.-u
Update to latest version.-d
Download only, don't install.-t
Include test dependencies.@ VERSION
Specify version.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Behavior differs in module mode vs GOPATH. Use go install for binaries. Updates modify go.mod.
HISTORY
go get is part of the Go toolchain, evolving with Go modules to provide modern dependency management.
SEE ALSO
go(1), go-mod(1), go-install(1)
