Google Cloud Client Libraries for Go by GoogleCloudPlatform
Google Cloud Client Libraries for Go.
About Google Cloud Client Libraries for Go
From the project's README at github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/gcloud-golang. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Go packages for Google Cloud Platform services. Installation
NOTE: Some of these packages are under development, and may occasionally make backwards-incompatible changes. Supported APIs
For an updated list of all of our released APIs please see our reference docs. Go Versions Supported
Our libraries are compatible with the two most recent major Go releases, the same policy the Go programming language follows. This means the currently supported versions are: Go 1.25 Go 1.26 Authentication
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 4.4k | github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/gcloud-golang |
| GitHub forks | 1.5k | github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/gcloud-golang |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 12.1 years | since May 2014 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 6,751 | last: 2 months ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Ready to self-host Google Cloud Client Libraries for Go?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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