TOML is a TOML parser for Go that provides a reflection interface similar to the standard library's json and xml packages.
The tool solves the problem of parsing TOML configuration files in Go applications. It works by accepting TOML input and decoding it into Go structs using reflection, allowing developers to map configuration data directly into typed Go values. The parser is compatible with TOML version 1.1.0 and supports struct tags for custom field mapping, as well as the Marshaler and TextUnmarshaler interfaces for custom type handling.
Developers should choose this tool if they are building Go applications that need to read TOML configuration files. It suits projects of any scale that prefer TOML's human-readable syntax over JSON or other formats. The package requires Go 1.19 or newer and integrates into projects via standard Go module dependency management. Beyond the core library, the tool includes a command-line validator utility for checking TOML file syntax independently.
The project maintains a stable, well-documented codebase with a changelog accessible through both the releases page and git tag annotations. Development activity is measured and tracked through standard repository metrics.
