# How to Build and Install Go Programs ![rw-book-cover](https://community-cdn-digitalocean-com.global.ssl.fastly.net/GBH6VhANTbr7JNmZCaFJ4YQu) ## Metadata - Author: [[Gopher Guides]] - Full Title: How to Build and Install Go Programs - Category: #articles - Summary: This tutorial explains how to build and install Go programs using the Go toolchain. It shows how to create executable binaries with go build and install them system-wide with go install. These binaries can run on any compatible system without needing Go installed. - URL: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-build-and-install-go-programs ## Highlights - The `go install` command behaves almost identically to `go build`, but instead of leaving the executable in the current directory, or a directory specified by the `-o` flag, it places the executable into the `$GOPATH/bin` directory. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k1ktyrzp9jwb11azcbdmre7r))