A web-based visualizer for exploring Golang Abstract Syntax Trees (AST) interactively.
GoAst Viewer is a web-based tool that visualizes the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) of Go code. It parses Go source files and displays their structure as an interactive tree, helping developers understand how Go code is represented internally. The tool runs in a browser after serving static files locally.
Go developers, educators, and anyone interested in learning about Go's internal code structure or debugging complex code relationships.
It provides an immediate, interactive way to explore ASTs without requiring deep knowledge of Go's parser API, making it a practical learning and debugging aid.
Golang AST visualizer
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Provides expandable/collapsible nodes for hierarchical viewing, making it easy to navigate and understand complex code structures directly in the browser.
Runs entirely in any modern browser after serving static files locally, requiring no complex installation or platform-specific dependencies.
Uses Go's built-in parser to generate ASTs, ensuring the visualization faithfully represents standard Go code semantics and compatibility.
Deployment involves only starting a local HTTP server and opening an HTML file, as per the simple usage instructions in the README.
The AST is static after parsing and does not automatically refresh when source code changes, requiring manual re-parsing for updated views.
Focuses solely on AST display without additional features like code editing, syntax highlighting, or integration with other development tools.
Users must run a local HTTP server to serve files, which can be a barrier for those unfamiliar with command-line tools or network setups.