Gin

HTTP web framework for Go with a fast router, middleware and JSON binding and validation.

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Where it fits

Backend Framework · Minimal routerGo HTTP APIs with a fast router, middleware and request binding and validation.Trade-off: Database, auth and migrations are all separate choices, and many Go developers stick to the standard library instead.

How Gin itself is built

1 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

Who uses it

No maker's live product on record yet.

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Reliability and open issues

Most wanted on GitHub

Lack of precise documentation and developer guide.👍 37 · opened May 2022 · active Dec 2025
What is the purpose of WriteHeaderNow?👍 10 · opened Oct 2019 · active Feb 2026
how to binding param and json 👍 10 · opened Oct 2020 · active Jun 2026

Open on 2026-10-04 in gin-gonic/gin, with activity in the last year — issues and feature requests by 👍.

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Questions makers ask about Gin

Is Gin free?

Yes — it is free, open-source software.

Is Gin open source or self-hostable?

Open source, and you can self-host it. source ↗

Can AI coding agents work with Gin?

No llms.txt, official MCP server or CLI found yet.

Who uses Gin?

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