Integrate Files.com into Your Go Applications with Ease

Leverage Go’s speed and simplicity with Files.com’s secure file transfer, automation, and collaboration features, without reinventing the wheel.

Connect to Files.com from the Go Programming Language

The Files.com SDK for Golang provides convenient access to all Files.com features applications written in the Go language.

You can access the latest SDK on Github.

Why Go Developers Love Files.com

• Native REST API Support: Call Files.com’s API directly from your Go code to upload, download, or manage files with minimal boilerplate.
• Secure Transfers, Out of the Box: Built-in support for SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2 means you don’t need to write and maintain your own transfer logic.
• Automation-Ready: Trigger workflows from your Go app using webhooks or schedule file processing with Files.com’s Automations feature.
• Scalable by Design: Go’s concurrency pairs perfectly with Files.com’s cloud infrastructure for handling large datasets or high-volume transfers.
• Encryption Options: Combine your Go code with GPG encryption for compliance-grade file security.

Real-World Example: Automating Secure Media Delivery in a Go Application

A global media company needs to receive large video files from production teams worldwide, process them, and deliver the finished content to multiple distribution partners—all while meeting strict security and compliance standards.

Using Go with the Files.com SDK, a Go-based service can integrate with Files.com to fully automate secure media delivery for an enterprise workflow. When new files arrive via SFTP, FTPS, or client-facing Inboxes, Files.com triggers webhook events that the Go application listens for, instantly kicking off the process. The service then retrieves the files using the Files.com SDK, runs them through transcoding workflows, and enriches the metadata in preparation for delivery.

Once processing is complete, the content is distributed to partners using Share Links, direct SFTP/FTPS connections, or API calls, eliminating the need for custom-built transfer logic.

Throughout the process, Files.com automatically logs all activity for auditing purposes, while optional GPG encryption ensures that files remain protected both in transit and at rest, helping the enterprise meet strict compliance requirements.

What is an SDK for an API?

An SDK, or Software Development Kit, is a set of tools, code libraries, and documentation that helps developers integrate with an API more quickly and reliably. While an API defines what you can do—such as uploading files, creating folders, or triggering automations—an SDK provides the how, with prebuilt functions, authentication helpers, and error handling already in place.

For Go developers, using the Files.com SDK means you can work with our secure file transfer and automation platform using native Go code. Instead of writing low-level HTTP requests and parsing responses yourself, you can call clean, idiomatic Go functions that do the heavy lifting. This not only speeds up development, but also reduces bugs, improves maintainability, and ensures your app follows best practices for security and performance when working with Files.com.

Installation

Make sure your project is using Go Modules. If it’s already using modules, you’ll see a go.mod file in the root directory. If not, initialize it:

When you run any normal Go commands (go build, go install, or go test), the Go toolchain will automatically fetch the files-sdk-go module and its dependencies.

Get the Most Out of Files.com and Go

Combining the speed and concurrency of Go with the security, automation, and scalability of Files.com lets you build enterprise-grade file workflows without the overhead of maintaining complex infrastructure. Whether you’re moving massive datasets, reacting to file events in real time, or delivering content to global partners, this integration gives you the tools to do it faster and more securely.

Start building smarter, more efficient file-handling into your Go applications today with Files.com.