demo

• https://codemodify.github.io/gobuild

install

• go install github.com/codemodify/gobuild@latest

build

• cd MY-GO-PROJECT
• gobuild
  • it understands standard folder layout with go.mod being in (https://github.com/golang-standards/project-layout)
    • the current folder
    • the PKG folder
    • the SRC folder

customize

• cd MY-GO-PROJECT
• gobuild gen
  • generates .gobuild-config file with platforms to remove / add and other tweaks
  • generates .gobuild-version file with the version to set (-X main.version= for -ldflags)
  • generates .gobuild-binary file with the binary file name
  • these files can be added to the source control for custom builds

purpose

• this is a tool designed for use in projects that

  • don't require custom build setups
  • fast prototyping and distribution for different platforms

• why to look elsewhere

  • if you need docker/buildx for cross builds in complex scenarios
  • if you use CGO that will use custom APIs (ex: Xlib for linux, and other things for other OSes)
  • custom C/C++ cross-compiler toolchains