Gopls Go Language Server

Created By

Yantrio6 months ago

Overview

what is Gopls?

Gopls is a Go language server that provides various features to enhance the development experience for Go programmers by wrapping the gopls functionality.

how to use Gopls?

To use Gopls, install it via Go and integrate it with your development environment, such as Claude Code or Claude Desktop, following the provided installation and configuration steps.

key features of Gopls?

GoToDefinition: Navigate to the definition of a symbol
FindReferences: Find all references to a symbol
GetDiagnostics: Get compile errors and static analysis findings
Hover: Get information about symbols under the cursor
SearchSymbol: Search for symbols across the workspace
RenameSymbol: Rename symbols across the workspace
FindImplementers: Find all types that implement an interface
ListDocumentSymbols: Get an outline of symbols defined in a file
FormatCode: Format Go source code according to gofmt standards
OrganizeImports: Organize import statements

use cases of Gopls?

Enhancing code navigation and refactoring in Go projects.
Providing real-time feedback on code quality and errors.
Streamlining the development workflow for Go applications.

FAQ from Gopls?

Is Gopls compatible with all Go versions?

Gopls requires Go version 1.24.3 or higher.

How do I install Gopls?

You can install Gopls using the command: go install golang.org/x/tools/gopls@latest.

Can I use Gopls with other editors?

Yes, Gopls can be integrated with various editors that support language server protocol.

Server Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-gopls": {
      "command": "mcp-gopls",
      "args": [
        "-workspace",
        "/path/to/your/go/project"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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