Forrest logo
back to the go tool

go-fmt:tldr:67f62

go-fmt: Print which format commands are run as they are run.
$ go fmt -x
try on your machine

The command "go fmt -x" is used in the Go programming language. It is used to format Go source code in a consistent and standardized way.

Here's a breakdown of the components of this command:

  • "go" is the command-line interface for the Go toolchain.
  • "fmt" is a subcommand provided by the Go toolchain, which stands for "format".
  • "-x" is an optional flag that can be used with the "go fmt" command.

The "-x" flag, in particular, enables printing of the commands that are being run during the formatting process. This means that when you execute "go fmt -x", you will not only see the formatted output but also the actual commands executed by the "go fmt" command.

This can be useful when troubleshooting or debugging formatting issues, as it allows you to see the specific steps taken by the formatting tool. By default, without the "-x" flag, the "go fmt" command only shows the formatted output and not the detailed commands.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
back to the go tool