github.com/google/uuid
Go Modulesvv1.6.0Go module: github.com/google/uuid
Not recommended for new projects
No — github.com/google/uuid should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 960 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- BAdoption: grade B, Good.
Depended on by 107 known packages.
- DMaintenance: grade D, Poor — a real concern.
Last published 960 days ago.
- ?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.
Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.
Install cost
What you actually take on by adding github.com/google/uuid 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/uuid.
Go module: github.com/minio/minio-go/v7
Go module: github.com/prometheus/common
Go module: github.com/securego/gosec/v2
Go module: github.com/openai/openai-go/v3
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/auth
Go module: github.com/googleapis/gax-go/v2
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/contrib/instrumentation/net/http/otelhttp
Go module: github.com/google/certificate-transparency-go
Go module: github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-go/sdk/azidentity
Go module: github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-go/sdk/internal
Go module: github.com/AzureAD/microsoft-authentication-library-for-go
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/translate
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/longrunning
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/contrib/instrumentation/google.golang.org/grpc/otelgrpc
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel/sdk
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel/sdk/metric
Go module: github.com/google/trillian
Go module: github.com/pseudomuto/protoc-gen-doc
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/v3
Go module: github.com/grpc-ecosystem/grpc-gateway/v2
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/etcdutl/v3
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/server/v3
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/tests/v3
Go module: github.com/prometheus/client_golang
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of github.com/google/uuid.
Frequently installed together
Go module: golang.org/x/sys
Go module: golang.org/x/text
Go module: golang.org/x/net
Go module: github.com/cespare/xxhash/v2
Go module: github.com/go-logr/logr
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel/trace
Go module: github.com/go-logr/stdr
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel/metric
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/auto/sdk
Go module: golang.org/x/crypto
Go module: google.golang.org/protobuf
Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 66 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| v1.6.0latest | 2 years ago | — |
| v1.5.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0 | 2 years ago | — |
| v1.3.1 | 3 years ago | — |
| v1.3.0 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.2.0 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.1.5 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.1.4 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.1.3 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.1.2 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.1.1 | 7 years ago | — |
| v1.1.0 | 8 years ago | — |
| v1.0.0 | 8 years ago | — |
Overview
github.com/google/uuid is an Go Modules package that go module: github.com/google/uuid. It has 107 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is v1.6.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Go Modules ecosystem who need go module: github.com/google/uuid 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.
- Trusted by 107 other packages.
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/uuid?
No — github.com/google/uuid should not be adopted for new projects. Last published 960 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install github.com/google/uuid?
Run `go get github.com/google/uuid` to add github.com/google/uuid to your Go Modules project.
What license is github.com/google/uuid released under?
No license was detected in github.com/google/uuid's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is github.com/google/uuid?
Go Modules does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 107 known packages depend on github.com/google/uuid.
Is github.com/google/uuid still maintained?
The most recent release of github.com/google/uuid (vv1.6.0) was published 2 years ago.