Add Go runtime to serena-mcp-server container#703
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[WIP] Verify and add Go to serena-mcp-server container
Add Go runtime to serena-mcp-server container
Feb 5, 2026
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Pull request overview
This PR addresses a missing Go runtime in the serena-mcp-server container. While the container had the Go Language Server Protocol (gopls) installed, it lacked the actual Go compiler and runtime needed for code compilation and execution.
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golang-gopackage to Dockerfile's apt-get install command - Documented the addition in BUILD_NOTES.md with context and testing details
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| containers/serena-mcp-server/Dockerfile | Added golang-go package to system dependencies with explanatory comment |
| containers/serena-mcp-server/BUILD_NOTES.md | Documented the Go runtime addition with problem description, solution, and testing notes |
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Container had
gopls(Go LSP) but was missing the Go runtime itself. Serena needs both for Go code analysis and compilation.Changes
golang-goto apt-get install, preserving existing cleanup stepsResult: Go 1.24.4 runtime now available alongside gopls v0.17.1. Container size 912MB with proper apt cache cleanup (16K remaining).
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