gocondense – Condense Go Source Code

gocondense is a command-line formatter that reduces vertical noise in Go source code. It moves eligible multi-line constructs onto fewer lines when they fit within a configurable width, while preserving comments and keeping transformations idempotent.

The formatter combines layout changes with selected syntax simplifications. It can process files, directories, recursive directory targets, or source supplied through standard input. It is also usable as a Go library, making the same formatting behaviour available to other tools.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Condenses function signatures, parameters, results, and type parameters.
• Compacts eligible function calls and composite literals.
• Condenses binary expressions, selector chains, and generic instantiations.
• Unwraps single-item declaration groups when comments permit.
• Groups adjacent parameters and results sharing the same type.
• Removes redundant parentheses while preserving operator precedence.
• Trims unnecessary blank lines inside delimited constructs.
• Collapses empty function bodies, structs, and interfaces.
• Removes redundant element types from composite literals.
• Simplifies eligible slice expressions and range statements.
• Removes unnecessary blank identifiers from range statements.
• Supports configurable maximum line length and tab width.
• Provides editor integration and a reusable Go API.

Website: github.com/abemedia/gocondense
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Developer: Adam Bouqdib
License: MIT License

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