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Let the go command choose a newer toolchain if needed.

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Section: Toolchains and Env

Allow auto toolchain selection

bash
bash
GOTOOLCHAIN=auto go version
Explanation

Let the go command choose a newer toolchain if needed. Useful in Go CLI workflows.

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