The pkg.go.dev API is an official service interface for querying metadata about Go modules, addressing community needs for programmatic access.
- •Stateless, GET-only architecture designed for stability, efficient caching, and AI-assisted coding tools
- •Core endpoints include package/module info, version listing, search, symbol discovery, and vulnerability data
- •Requires explicit module specification, following a precision-over-convenience design principle
- •Supports semantic versions and branch names (master/main) with automatic pseudo-version resolution
- •pkgsite-cli reference implementation provided as a practical example for developers
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