github.com/google/flatbuffers
Go Modulesvv25.12.19+incompatibleGo module: github.com/google/flatbuffers
Not recommended for new projects
No — github.com/google/flatbuffers should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 4 known packages. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- CAdoption: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Depended on by 4 known packages.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 264 days ago. 7 releases in the last 2 years.
- ?Weight: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No dependency or size data collected for this package yet.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding github.com/google/flatbuffers to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Go
- No constraint declared
Used by
Popular packages that depend on github.com/google/flatbuffers.
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/bigquery
Go module: github.com/apache/beam/sdks/v2
Go module: github.com/apache/arrow/go/v15
Go module: github.com/apache/arrow/go/arrow
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of github.com/google/flatbuffers.
Frequently installed together
Go module: google.golang.org/grpc
Go module: golang.org/x/exp
Go module: github.com/klauspost/compress
Go module: golang.org/x/xerrors
Go module: github.com/pierrec/lz4/v4
Go module: golang.org/x/sys
Go module: google.golang.org/protobuf
Go module: golang.org/x/net
Go module: golang.org/x/sync
Go module: github.com/klauspost/cpuid/v2
Go module: golang.org/x/text
Go module: github.com/google/uuid
Release history
7 releases in the last two years, typically about 18 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| v25.12.19-2026-02-06-03fffb2+incompatible | 7 months ago | — |
| v25.12.19+incompatiblelatest | 8 months ago | — |
| v25.9.23+incompatible | 11 months ago | — |
| v25.2.10+incompatible | 1 year ago | — |
| v25.1.24+incompatible | 1 year ago | — |
| v25.1.21+incompatible | 1 year ago | — |
| v24.12.23+incompatible | 1 year ago | — |
| v24.3.25+incompatible | 2 years ago | — |
| v24.3.7+incompatible | 2 years ago | — |
| v24.3.6+incompatible | 2 years ago | — |
| v23.5.26+incompatible | 3 years ago | — |
| v23.5.9+incompatible | 3 years ago | — |
| v23.5.8+incompatible | 3 years ago | — |
| v23.3.3+incompatible | 3 years ago | — |
| v23.1.21+incompatible | 3 years ago | — |
Overview
github.com/google/flatbuffers is an Go Modules package that go module: github.com/google/flatbuffers. It has 4 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is v25.12.19+incompatible.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Go Modules ecosystem who need go module: github.com/google/flatbuffers and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your Go Modules stack.
Pros
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use github.com/google/flatbuffers?
No — github.com/google/flatbuffers should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 4 known packages. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install github.com/google/flatbuffers?
Run `go get github.com/google/flatbuffers` to add github.com/google/flatbuffers to your Go Modules project.
What license is github.com/google/flatbuffers released under?
No license was detected in github.com/google/flatbuffers's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is github.com/google/flatbuffers?
Go Modules does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 4 known packages depend on github.com/google/flatbuffers.
Is github.com/google/flatbuffers still maintained?
The most recent release of github.com/google/flatbuffers (vv25.12.19+incompatible) was published 8 months ago.