The missing interface filesystem abstraction for Go
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
go-billy gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 431. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 62 stars a year. It ranks #1,055 among Go repositories and #9,422 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#9201
BEST RANK
Oct 14, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
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go-billy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9201. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
go-billy is an open-source project written in Go: The missing interface filesystem abstraction for Go.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Go. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ go install github.com/go-git/go-billy@latest⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
go-billy coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed go-billy into Go backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install go-billy using your package manager: `go install github.com/go-git/go-billy@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for go-billy.
Import go-billy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `go-billy --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
go-git/go-billy is currently ranked #9,422 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9,416 | folbricht/desync | Go | ★ 432 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,416 | open-telemetry/opentelemetry-lambda | Go | ★ 432 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,416 | PWBuild-Team/Perfect_Works_Build | C++ | ★ 432 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,416 | trimble-oss/dba-dash | C# | ★ 432 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,416 | Euterpe-org/App | C# | ★ 432 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,422 | go-git/go-billy This Project | Go | ★ 431 | |
| #9,422 | mapbox/cheap-ruler | JavaScript | ★ 431 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,422 | bonigarcia/mastering-junit5 | Java | ★ 431 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,422 | samsonwang/LaunchyQt | C++ | ★ 431 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,422 | vincode-io/Zavala | Swift | ★ 431 | Compare ↗ |
| #9,422 | microsoft/go | Go | ★ 431 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does go-billy do? +
The missing interface filesystem abstraction for Go
What language is go-billy written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: software.
Is go-billy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 14, 2026 with 24 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does go-billy have? +
go-billy has 431 stars and 75 forks on GitHub.
How does go-billy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 431 stars, go-git/go-billy is ranked #9,422 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1,055 among Go projects.
What license is go-billy distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
