Why does the internal packet path of Go contain github prefix?

Go language package management: GitHub prefix in internal package path

Go language projects, especially large projects, often have GitHub prefixes, even in project internal modules, such as github.com/prometheus/prometheus/util/gate in Prometheus projects. This raises questions about the Go language package management mechanism.

The reason for the GitHub prefix

Go language adopts a URL-based package management mechanism. When importing a package, Go attempts to resolve the package name to a URL. Even internal modules use full URL paths (including GitHub prefixes) to maintain code consistency and readability, improving project modularity and maintainability. When compiled, Go does not actually access GitHub because the module already exists in the local code.

Disable VS Code to automatically jump to browser

When VS Code is viewing Go code, clicking on the package name will jump to the source code and opening the browser to display the Go document. To disable this feature:

1. Open VS Code settings (shortcut keys: Ctrl, or Cmd,).
2. Search for gopls and make sure go: use language server is enabled.
3. Search for gopls.openbrowseronopen and set it to false .

By understanding the Go language package management mechanism and adjusting the VS Code settings, Go projects can be developed and maintained more effectively.

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