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Mage

Mage is a Make-like build tool using Go: you write plain-old go functions, Mage runs them.

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LicenseApache-2.0
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Magefile ToolGo Task RunnerCross Platform BuildsMake Alternative GoDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider Mage?

Mage is an open-source Make-like build tool written in Go by Nate Finch. Instead of complex makefiles or xml/yaml configs, Mage lets developers write pure Go functions with full access to the Go standard library, IDE autocomplete, and native cross-platform execution.

Guided learning

Learn Mage by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Mage

Mage creates build and test targets using compiled Go source functions.

Quickstart

bash
1go install github.com/magefile/mage@latest
2mage -v

Mage is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Mage FAQs

Mage is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Mage is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Mage is listed as an alternative to GNU Make. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.