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Go Nightly for VS Code

The preview version of the VS Code Go extension

Version 2024.8.2217 · by Go Team at Google

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About Go Nightly for VS Code

# Go Nightly for VS Code

_ATTENTION_: This is the preview version of the VS Code Go extension, used for early feedback and testing.

It is published nightly and contains previews of new features and bug fixes that are still under review or test. Therefore, this extension can be broken or unstable at times. If you are looking for the stable version, please install the default VS Code Go extension instead.

NOTE: The stable Go extension (golang.go) cannot be used at the same time as the preview Go Nightly extension (golang.go-nightly). If you have installed both extensions, you must disable or uninstall one of them. For further guidance, read the documentation on how to disable an extension.

# Differences between Go and Go Nightly

- Go Nightly is released more frequently than the stable version (once per weekday).

- Go Nightly includes features and bug fixes that are not yet finalized.

- Go Nightly may use pre-release versions of tools (such as gopls) instead of released versions.

For more information about Go Nightly, read the Go Nightly documentation.

The VS Code Go extension provides rich language support for the Go programming language.

**NOTE**: This package is automatically updated. If it is out of date and there is no newer package submitted, please use the `Contact Maintainers` functionality to alert me.

How to install Go Nightly for VS Code

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install go-nightly-for-vs-code
  4. Open Go Nightly for VS Code once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Go Nightly for VS Code free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to marketplace.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Go Nightly for VS Code is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Go Nightly for VS Code?

The version listed here is 2024.8.2217, published /Date(1724. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Go Nightly for VS Code from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install go-nightly-for-vs-code. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Go Nightly for VS Code safe?

Go Nightly for VS Code downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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