Do you miss the simplicity and convenience of the go get command for fetching Go packages? Look no further! Introducing GoGet, a custom command-line tool designed to bring back the joy of fetching Go packages and more.
GoGet is a Go-based command-line tool inspired by the deprecated go get command. It aims to provide a similar experience while adding additional features and flexibility for managing Go packages and repositories.
With the deprecation of the original go get command, you may find yourself longing for a replacement that offers the same simplicity and ease of use. GoGet is here to fill that void, providing an alternative that meets your Go package management needs.
- Fetch Go packages and their dependencies effortlessly.
- Clone Git repositories and store them in predefined paths.
- Support for Go modules and non-Go repositories alike.
- Flexibility to specify custom storage locations for repositories.
To use GoGet, simply follow these steps:
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Ensure you have Go and Git installed on your machine.
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Install the GoGet command-line tool.
go install github.com/leonardaustin/goget@lastest
goget github.com/orgname/repo1GoGet extracts the base domain from the repository URL you provide and clones the repository into the desired path. It dynamically determines the correct organization and repository names to create a clean directory structure.
For exmaple, cloning any Git repository To clone a Git repository and store it in a predefined path, use the GoGet command followed by the repository URL:
goget github.com/orgname/repo1GoGet will clone the repository github.com/orgname/repo1 and save it to the path ~/src/github.com/orgname.
GoGet is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Go project or the go get command. It's a fun and independent project developed to enhance repository cloning experiences.
Don't let the deprecation of go get stop you from effortlessly managing your Go packages and repositories. Embrace the power of GoGet and enjoy a seamless package management experience!
Happy GoGetting!