version
A Go package for CLI tools that automatically collects and displays version information in multiple formats.
What is version?
version is a Go package that automatically collects and displays version information for command-line interface (CLI) applications. It solves the problem of repetitive version command implementation by leveraging Go 1.18+ build info to detect version data and present it in multiple formats like YAML, JSON, and pretty output.
Go developers building CLI tools with frameworks like Cobra or urfave/cli who want to implement professional version commands without writing boilerplate code.
Developers choose version because it eliminates repetitive version management code with a single-line integration, provides automatic upgrade notices, and offers polished output formats—all while maintaining full customization and extensibility.
Overview
🧬 Pure DNA of your CLI
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding version commands to Cobra-based CLI applications
- Displaying build information in multiple output formats (YAML, JSON, pretty)
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