# Reddit - The heart of the internet ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article2.74d541386bbf.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[reddit.com]] - Full Title: Reddit - The heart of the internet - Category: #articles - Summary: Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. - URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/x722i0/go_install_vs_go_mod_tidy_vs_go_get/?rdt=35287 ## Highlights - `go install` is used to install a binary, not a package ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k1ktm3gve88my6za1a1ptgwg)) - `go get` to download a package ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k1ktm5y6t3hm535kxwpe7ndz)) - `go mod tidy` scans your project and updates the `go.mod` file and downloads all dependencies mentioned in the `go.mod` file ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k1ktmae14e12p3pxzaqdrp2h)) - `go mod download` only downloads the dependencies from `go.mod`, without modifications of the `go.mod` file ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01k1ktmezfd8ebbxhc8x67d6bd))