go-libvirt
A pure Go interface for interacting with libvirt using its RPC protocol instead of C bindings.
What is go-libvirt?
DigitalOcean/go-libvirt is a pure Go library that provides a native interface for managing virtual machines and hypervisors through libvirt's RPC protocol. It enables both local and remote connections to libvirt servers without requiring C bindings, using XDR encoding for RPC packets. The project automatically generates Go bindings from libvirt source code to maintain compatibility across libvirt versions.
Go developers building applications that need to programmatically manage virtual machines or hypervisors via libvirt, such as cloud infrastructure tools, virtualization management platforms, or DevOps automation scripts. It is particularly suited for those who prefer a pure Go solution without C dependencies.
Developers choose go-libvirt over alternatives because it offers a pure Go implementation that eliminates the complexity and distribution challenges of C bindings, while providing comprehensive API coverage through automated code generation that stays in sync with libvirt updates. Its support for both local and remote connections, including TLS, makes it versatile for various deployment scenarios.
Overview
Package libvirt provides a pure Go interface for interacting with Libvirt. Apache 2.0 Licensed.
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