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goenv for Mac

Go version management

Quick answer: goenv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install goenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,706 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What goenv is

goenv is a command-line tool for macOS: go version management.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/go-nv/goenv.

How to install goenv

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install goenv on Mac?

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

Is goenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does goenv 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 goenv?

It was installed 1,706 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #731 in this catalogue.

What version of goenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.2.