How to execute Go function in C#

Question

Is there any way to execute a Go function from C#? For Python I would use Ironpython for example.

I know that I could spawn a process to execute a Go script, but I don't really want to fallback to such a solution, if possible.

A Google search didn't reveal anything, so is there any way to do that using an API? Or do I have to fallback on processes?

When you're invoking a process, you can read it's output in your C# code. There are probably numerous examples on SO. I'm not aware of any interop between Go and C#/the CLR though it wouldn't surprise me if there's one out there. — evanmcdonnal, Jun 10 '16 at 19:20
@evan Well, didn't know that. Thanks. But I'll still prefer an API though :) — Rakete1111, Jun 10 '16 at 19:20
Just based of a quick Google search I don't think you're going to be finding any API for Go - C# interop. — evanmcdonnal, Jun 10 '16 at 19:22
Can you use the Tardis Go Transpiler? https://tardisgo.github.io/ (Disclaimer: I have no Go experience) — user2023861, Jun 10 '16 at 19:26

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered May 08 '18 at 03:39

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I think Frank's answer is not right! Golang supports many build mode, and one is c-shared mode, it means you can use it like a c module. e.g: https://www.trs.ai/c%E8%B0%83%E7%94%A8golang%E4%BB%A3%E7%A0%81/

answered May 08 '18 at 03:39

nathan.xu

link is deprecated, this thread might help https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19431296/building-and-linking-dynamically-from-a-go-binary – Flavien Marianacci May 10 '20 at 10:17

Frank Bryce · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-04T16:48:47.157

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EDIT: my answer is now not true, since Go has been updated since I posted. this stackoverflow thread will help you solve your problem.

ORIGINAL ANSWER:

I don't think you're going to have much luck finding what you're looking for. Go is statically linked and C# doesn't support that.

edited Jun 04 '20 at 16:48

answered Jun 10 '16 at 19:31

Frank Bryce

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this question is not true anymore. go now can be dynamically build and can be called from languages like c, c++,c# etc.. – cahit beyaz Sep 28 '17 at 11:31
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@cahitbeyaz could you add some links how to run golang code with taking into account CLR security constrains? – FLCL Jan 13 '18 at 14:34
@cahitbeyaz still can't find anything about it. – C4d May 22 '18 at 07:57

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered May 09 '18 at 02:25

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you can use grpc implement calls
grpc works across languages and platforms

answered May 09 '18 at 02:25

Blue Joy

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