[burntsushi]

Dependency resolution is done by the `go` tool automatically. If your project isn't compatible with the conventions established by the `go` tool, then it cannot infer your project's dependencies automatically.

I'm not aware of any projects that break the mold. Almost everyone that writes Go perceives the benefits of the `go` tool to be greater than the cons.

In another comment, I suggested using symlinks. I do it. Is there a reason why that doesn't work for you?