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#213
MOST-STARRED Go
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +2 | +150 | +450 |
| Per day | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +10 | +25 |
goss gained 150 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 6K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 544 stars a year. It ranks #213 among Go repositories and #1,503 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
9
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1484
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
goss has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1484. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
goss is an open-source project written in Go: Quick and Easy server testing/validation.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in devops, devops-tools, docker. 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/goss-org/goss@latest⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
goss 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install goss using your package manager: `go install github.com/goss-org/goss@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for goss.
Import goss into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `goss --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
goss-org/goss is currently ranked #1,503 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1,498 | JannisX11/blockbench | JavaScript | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
| #1,499 | btraceio/btrace | Java | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
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| #1,502 | stdlib-js/stdlib | JavaScript | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
| #1,503 | goss-org/goss This Project | Go | ★ 6K | |
| #1,504 | doctrine/collections | PHP | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
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| #1,506 | zammad/zammad | Ruby | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
| #1,507 | JSQLParser/JSqlParser | Java | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
| #1,508 | jacklandrin/OnlySwitch | Swift | ★ 6K | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does goss do? +
Quick and Easy server testing/validation
What language is goss written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: devops, devops-tools, docker, go, golang.
Is goss actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 56 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does goss have? +
goss has 5,981 stars and 499 forks on GitHub.
How does goss rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 5,981 stars, goss-org/goss is ranked #1,503 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #213 among Go projects.
What license is goss distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
