Go Workspace Parser

Parser: GoWorkParser

Why This Exists

Python ScanCode currently has only an open attempt at go.work support. Provenant now parses Go workspace files directly using the official go.work grammar.

What We Extract

• workspace-level go and toolchain directives,
• use workspace member paths,
• local workspace member module identities by reading the referenced go.mod files,
• replace directives with old/new module or local-path metadata,
• topology-planned root project assembly between a root go.mod and go.work when both exist in the same directory.

Reference limitation

The Python reference does not currently provide merged go.work support, so Go workspace structure remains easy to miss during scans.

Rust behavior

Rust parses go.work directly, recovers module identities from use entries, and routes the root directory through topology planning so the existing Go sibling assembler can build the final package state once per claimed root.

Impact

• Better Go monorepo/workspace visibility
• Better workspace-member ownership signals during package detection
• Better support for modern Go multi-module development layouts