Quick Start Guide

1. Prerequisites

Make sure you haveGo 1.26.6 or laterinstalled on your machine. You can verify your version with:

go version

2. Install the GoKS CLI

Install thegokscommand-line interface globally using standard Go tooling:

go install github.com/misbakhul29/goks@latest

Note: Ensure that$(go env GOPATH)/binis present in your system$PATH.

3. Create a New Application

Usegoks newto scaffold an application with file-system routing, Tailwind CSS v4, and opinionated folder conventions:

goks new myapp
cd myapp
go mod tidy

4. Start the Dev Server

Launch the local development environment with instant hot reloading, background Tailwind compilation, and runtime error overlay:

goks dev

Open your browser athttp://localhost:3000. Editing any.goxor Go file will trigger instant browser reloads.

5. Add UI Components (Optional)

GoKS includes a shadcn-inspired component CLI generator. Add accessible, pre-styled Tailwind components into your workspace:

goks ui add button input card

6. Build for Production

When you are ready to deploy, generate a self-contained single executable with all WebAssembly, templates, and stylesheets embedded:

goks build --standalone