Quick Fix: Install the required version of gopls manually and disable the check for updates in the vscode-go extension settings to prevent automatic updates.
The Problem:
In Visual Studio Code, how do you specify the version of gopls to be installed with the Go extension?
The Solutions:
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Solution 1: Manual Installation and Disabling Update Checks
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At present, there’s no built-in option in the `vscode-go` extension to set a specific version of gopls. To resolve this:
Manually install a compatible version of gopls. For instance, if you’re using Go 1.16, you can install version v0.12.4 with the following command:
Disable automatic update checks for gopls in the `vscode-go` extension. This will prevent it from automatically updating gopls to a newer version that may not be compatible with your Go version:
Launch Visual Studio Code.
Press Ctrl + , (comma) to open the Settings editor.
Search for "go.toolsManagement.checkForUpdates".
Set the "go.toolsManagement.checkForUpdates" setting to "off".
By performing these steps, you can manually install a specific version of gopls and prevent automatic updates, ensuring compatibility with your Go version.
Solution 2: Set gopls version via vscode.
If you want to rollback to a specific version of any vscode extension, you can go to the extension page and click the dropdown to find Install another version. Refer to the provided image below.
[Image of Extension Go in extension page]
Q&A
Is there an option to manually set version for gopls in vscode?
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No, vscode-go blindly installs latest gopls version
How can I downgrade to gopls v0.12.4 in vscode?
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Manually install v0.12.4 and disable check for updates
Is it possible to rollback to specific version of vscode extension?
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Yes, go to the extension page and select Install another version
Video Explanation:
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