SCS: HTTP Session Management for Go by alexedwards
HTTP Session Management for Go
About SCS: HTTP Session Management for Go
From the project's README at github.com/alexedwards/scs. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
[](https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/alexedwards/scs/v2?tab=doc) [](https://goreportcard.com/report/github.com/alexedwards/scs) Features Automatic loading and saving of session data via middleware. Choice of 19 different server-side session stores including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, SQLite, Redis and many others. Custom session stores are also supported. Supports multiple sessions per request, 'flash' messages, session token regeneration, idle and absolute session timeouts, and 'remember me' functionality. Easy to extend and customize. Communicate session tokens to/from clients in HTTP headers or request/response bodies. Efficient design. Smaller, faster and uses less memory than gorilla/sessions. Project status
This project has reached a stable status. It is actively maintained with ongoing bug fixes and essential updates, and significant alterations to the API or behavior are not expected. Please see the contributing guidelines before submitting any PRs. Instructions SCS: HTTP Session Management for Go Features Instructions Installation Basic Use [Configuring Session Behavior](#configuring-se
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 2.6k | github.com/alexedwards/scs |
| GitHub forks | 194 | github.com/alexedwards/scs |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.8 years | since Aug 2016 |
| Last commit | 6 months ago | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Releases shipped | 19 | last: 10 months ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
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