Update Go Version In go.mod

Version updated for https://github.com/faisal-memon/update-go-mod-action to version v1.0.0.

  • This action is used across all versions by 2 repositories.

Action Type

This is a Composite action.

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Action Summary

update-go-mod-action is a GitHub Action that automates the process of checking for the latest stable Go release from go.dev and updating the go directive in a project’s go.mod file if it is outdated. It simplifies maintaining Go dependencies by detecting version mismatches and editing the file, reducing manual effort and ensuring repositories remain up-to-date with the latest Go versions. Additionally, it provides outputs for tracking version changes, enabling seamless integration with workflows for creating pull requests.

What’s Changed

Initial release of update-go-mod-action.

This action checks the latest stable Go release from go.dev and updates the go directive in go.mod when the repository is behind.

Features:

  • Updates the go directive in go.mod
  • Optionally updates an existing toolchain directive
  • Exposes outputs for changed status and detected versions
  • Designed to work well with pull-request workflows such as peter-evans/create-pull-request

Example usage:

- name: Update go.mod
  id: update
  uses: faisal-memon/update-go-mod-action@v1