Migration Guides

Migration Guides

Step-by-step guides for migrating to Go Micro from other frameworks.

Available Guides

• v5 to v6 - Upgrade to v6: new module path, TLS secure by default, NewService
• Add MCP to Existing Services - Make your services AI-accessible in 5 minutes
• From gRPC - Migrate from gRPC to Go Micro with minimal code changes

Coming Soon

We’re working on additional migration guides:

• From go-kit - Migrate from Go kit microservices framework
• From Standard Library - Upgrade from net/http and net/rpc
• From Gin/Echo - Transition from HTTP-only frameworks
• From Micro v3 - Upgrade from older Go Micro versions

Why Migrate to Go Micro?

• Pluggable Architecture - Swap components without changing code
• Zero Configuration - Works out of the box with sensible defaults
• Progressive Enhancement - Start simple, add complexity when needed
• Unified Abstractions - Registry, transport, broker, store all integrated
• Active Development - Regular updates and community support

Need Help?

• Check the Framework Comparison guide
• Review Architecture Decisions to understand design choices
• Ask questions in GitHub Discussions
• See the Contributing Guide to contribute new migration guides