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goctl for Mac

Generates server-side and client-side code for web and RPC services

Quick answer: goctl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install goctl. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What goctl is

goctl is a command-line tool for macOS: generates server-side and client-side code for web and RPC services.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install goctl

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install goctl.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install goctl on Mac?

Run brew install goctl in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is goctl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does goctl run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is goctl?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8345 in this catalogue.

What version of goctl is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.10.2.