Built something? We create video reels & spotlights for GitHub projects.Promote your project โ†’
thomaspoignant
Home / Go / go-feature-flag

thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag

GO Feature Flag is a simple, complete and lightweight self-hosted cloud native feature flag solution 100% Open Source โ€” built on OpenFeature ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ

โ˜…2.1KSTARS
โ‘‚221FORKS
!26ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#4,079GLOBAL RANK
๐Ÿ”ฅ21DAYS TRENDING
๐Ÿš€
Maintainer Growth Kit for go-feature-flag

Claim this project, add your verified backlink badge to your README, and download milestone cards.

Claim Repo

Star History

Continuous Observations
Interactive star growth chart for thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag
CSV
โญ VIRAL README KIT

Add Live Star History & Verified Badges to README.md

Keep your repository README looking professional and dynamic. As our continuous crawler records new stars, these official SVG badges update in real time with zero maintenance.

Open README on GitHub โ†—
Option 1: Interactive Star History Chart Dynamic SVG

Renders your high-resolution star trajectory chart right inside your GitHub README or project docs.

thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag Star History Preview
markdown
[![Star History Chart](https://githubrepo.cloud/api/badge/chart/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag.svg?theme=dark)](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag?utm_source=readme_chart)
Direct SVG Link โ†—
Option 2: Verified Shields Badges Shields.io Style

Compact Shields-style badges for your README header. Shows real-time stars and global ranking.

Featured badge Stars badge Rank badge
markdown (badge trio)
[![Featured on GitHubRepo.cloud](https://githubrepo.cloud/badge/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag.svg?metric=featured)](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag?utm_source=readme_badge) [![GitHubRepo Stars](https://githubrepo.cloud/badge/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag.svg?metric=stars)](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag?utm_source=readme_badge) [![Global Rank](https://githubrepo.cloud/badge/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag.svg?metric=rank)](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag?utm_source=readme_badge)

Momentum

+53

STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS

2

PER DAY

#525

MOST-STARRED Go

Window7 days30 days90 days
Stars gained+0+53+180
Per day122
Forks gained+1+4+11

go-feature-flag gained 53 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.1K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 353 stars a year. It ranks #525 among Go repositories and #4,079 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

go-feature-flag has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1786. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

๐Ÿ’ก Overview

go-feature-flag is an open-source project written in Go: GO Feature Flag is a simple, complete and lightweight self-hosted cloud native feature flag solution 100% Open Source โ€” built on OpenFeature ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in beginner-friendly, continuous-delivery, continuous-deployment. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ go install github.com/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag@latest

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

go-feature-flag 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed go-feature-flag 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 MIT license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

1

Install go-feature-flag using your package manager: `go install github.com/thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag@latest`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for go-feature-flag.

3

Import go-feature-flag into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `go-feature-flag --help` to verify successful setup.

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 2,118 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Go for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Go and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

โ‡„ Alternatives & Direct Competitors

A
avelino/awesome-go โ˜… 187.2K Go

A curated list of awesome Go frameworks, libraries and software

Compare โ†—
O
ollama/ollama โ˜… 182.3K Go

Get up and running with Kimi, GLM, MiniMax, DeepSeek, gpt-oss, Qwen, Gemma and other models.

Compare โ†—
G
golang/go โ˜… 139.1K Go

The Go programming language

Compare โ†—
K
kubernetes/kubernetes โ˜… 128.2K Go

Production-Grade Container Scheduling and Management

Compare โ†—

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag is currently ranked #4,079 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

RankRepositoryLanguageStarsAction
#4,073 fastfloat/fast_float C++ โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,073 rlxone/Equinox Swift โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,073 numtide/llm-agents.nix Nix โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,077 jonashackt/spring-boot-vuejs Java โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,077 LawnchairLauncher/lawnicons Kotlin โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,079 thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag This Project Go โ˜… 2.1K
#4,079 syxanash/awesome-web-desktops Ruby โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,081 apioo/fusio PHP โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,081 arcsin1/oh-my-ppt TypeScript โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,083 flutter/codelabs C++ โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
#4,083 platformatic/platformatic JavaScript โ˜… 2.1K Compare โ†—
SPONSORED Trending Developer Tools & Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does go-feature-flag do? +

GO Feature Flag is a simple, complete and lightweight self-hosted cloud native feature flag solution 100% Open Source โ€” built on OpenFeature ๐ŸŽ›๏ธ

What language is go-feature-flag written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: beginner-friendly, continuous-delivery, continuous-deployment, continuous-testing, experimentation.

Is go-feature-flag actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 15, 2026 with 26 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does go-feature-flag have? +

go-feature-flag has 2,120 stars and 221 forks on GitHub.

How does go-feature-flag rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2,120 stars, thomaspoignant/go-feature-flag is ranked #4,079 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #525 among Go projects.

What license is go-feature-flag distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

From our network
FOR MAINTAINERS

Built something? Put it in front of millions of developers.

We make a short reel about your project and post it across YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and X. Send a link, we do the rest.

SPONSORED Sponsored Partner