microsoft / microsoft/component-detection

[Request] Detecting `go.work` files

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Description

I think it would be very useful if the tool could detect go.work files and scan the directories listed

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Research direction

Start by locating the tool's project or workspace detection entry point and its existing Go module scanning logic. Trace how discovered directories are scanned; done means go.work files are detected, each listed directory is scanned, and the behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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