go-tool
Run Go toolchain programs
TLDR
List available tools
$ go tool
Run pprof$ go tool pprof [profile.pb.gz]
Run trace$ go tool trace [trace.out]
Run compile$ go tool compile [file.go]
Run objdump$ go tool objdump [binary]
SYNOPSIS
go tool [tool] [arguments]
DESCRIPTION
go tool runs Go toolchain programs that underlie the standard go commands. It provides access to low-level tools like the compiler, linker, profiler, and tracer.
The command is used for advanced debugging, profiling, and understanding compiler behavior. Each tool has its own options and usage patterns.
PARAMETERS
TOOL
Tool name to run.ARGUMENTS
Tool-specific arguments.pprof
Profile viewer.trace
Execution tracer.compile
Go compiler.link
Go linker.objdump
Object file disassembler.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Low-level tools. May change between versions. For advanced users.
HISTORY
go tool provides access to Go toolchain internals, supporting debugging and optimization workflows.