vgo ☆

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Description:
Project scaffolder for Go, written in Go

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: golang scaffolding cli developer-tools project-generator

Install: brew install vgo

About:
vgo is a command-line tool designed to streamline the creation of new Go projects by generating standardized project scaffolding. It automates the setup of project structure, configuration files, and common boilerplate, allowing developers to focus on writing application code immediately. The tool aims to enforce best practices and consistency across Go projects from the very start.

Key Features:

Generates standardized Go project structure
Initializes common configuration files (go.mod, Makefile, etc.)
Supports project templates for different application types
Fast and written in Go for native performance

Use Cases:

Quickly bootstrapping new Go microservices or CLI tools
Enforcing consistent project layouts across a development team
Reducing repetitive setup tasks for Go developers

Alternatives:

cookiecutter – Language-agnostic project generator, whereas vgo is specifically optimized for Go conventions.
go generate – Built-in Go tool for code generation, but vgo focuses on initial project setup rather than runtime code generation.

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