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Go Language Server
Bridge to gopls for Go code intelligence.
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Go Language Server is a Model Context Protocol server in the Developer Tools category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Go Language Server.
- What does the Go Language Server (gopls) do?
- The Go Language Server provides Go code intelligence features, like autocompletion, definitions, and refactoring, to various development environments. It allows IDEs and editors to understand and interact with Go source code effectively.
- How can I set up gopls with a client like VS Code?
- Many IDEs and editors, such as VS Code, have built-in support for Language Servers. Typically, you install the relevant Go extension, and it will automatically download and configure gopls. Refer to your client's documentation for specific setup instructions.
- Does gopls require any authentication or API keys?
- No, gopls operates without requiring API keys, OAuth, or other authentication credentials. It functions as a local server communicating via standard I/O with your development environment.
- What capabilities does the Go Language Server expose for Go development?
- gopls offers a range of capabilities including code completion, go-to-definition, find-references, code formatting, refactoring tools, and diagnostics. These features enhance productivity for Go developers.
- Is there a cost associated with using gopls?
- gopls is an open-source project provided by the Go community. There is no direct cost for using the gopls server itself. Any associated costs would depend on your chosen development environment or operating system.
- What is a common prerequisite for using gopls effectively?
- A common prerequisite is having a correctly configured Go development environment, including a recent version of the Go toolchain installed and accessible in your system's PATH. gopls relies on these tools for its operations.
Install Go Language Server
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gopls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gopls"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gopls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gopls"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"gopls": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-gopls"
]
}
}
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