Coder libraries

coder · mtojek · May 30, 2025 · May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025 · May 27, 2025
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 These sections provide the necessary context for navigating and contributing to the backend effectively.
 
 ## Tech Stack
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+Coder's backend is built using a collection of robust, modern Go libraries and internal packages. Familiarity with these technologies will help you navigate the codebase and contribute effectively.
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+### Core Libraries & Frameworks
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+* [go-chi/chi](https://github.com/go-chi/chi): lightweight HTTP router for building RESTful APIs in Go
+* [golang-migrate/migrate](https://github.com/golang-migrate/migrate): manages database schema migrations across environments
+* [coder/terraform-config-inspect](https://github.com/coder/terraform-config-inspect) *(forked)*: used for parsing and analyzing Terraform configurations, forked to include [PR #74](https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform-config-inspect/pull/74)
+* [coder/pq](https://github.com/coder/pq) *(forked)*: PostgreSQL driver forked to support rotating authentication tokens via `driver.Connector`
+* [coder/tailscale](https://github.com/coder/tailscale) *(forked)*: enables secure, peer-to-peer connectivity, forked to apply internal patches pending upstreaming
+* [coder/wireguard-go](https://github.com/coder/wireguard-go) *(forked)*: WireGuard networking implementation, forked to fix a data race and adopt the latest gVisor changes
+* [coder/ssh](https://github.com/coder/ssh) *(forked)*: customized SSH server based on `gliderlabs/ssh`, forked to include Tailscale-specific patches and avoid complex subpath dependencies
+* [coder/bubbletea](https://github.com/coder/bubbletea) *(forked)*: terminal UI framework for CLI apps, forked to remove an `init()` function that interfered with web terminal output
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+### Coder libraries
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+* [coder/terraform-provider-coder](https://github.com/coder/terraform-provider-coder): official Terraform provider for managing Coder resources via infrastructure-as-code
+* [coder/websocket](https://github.com/coder/websocket): lightweight wrapper for real-time client-server communication
+* [coder/serpent](https://github.com/coder/serpent): manages background job orchestration, including workspace builds and audit logging
+* [coder/guts](https://github.com/coder/guts): shared internal utilities and logic
+* [coder/wgtunnel](https://github.com/coder/wgtunnel): custom tunneling layer for secure peer-to-peer workspace networking