What is Goland?
Go (golang) IDE
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask golandHow to Install Goland on Mac
Follow these steps to install Goland using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask golandPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask goland - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm goland is installed, then try `goland --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Goland
Run `goland` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Goland
How do I install Goland on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask goland. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run goland from Terminal.Is Goland free?
Yes, Goland is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Goland?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask goland. Homebrew will remove Goland and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Goland?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Goland to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask goland in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Goland work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Goland can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
Install with Homebrew