x/build: allow installation in a different directory on macos

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Research direction

Investigate the Go installer script (e.g., src/cmd/dist) to add a flag for custom installation directory on macOS, ensuring proper permissions and symlinks.

Tech stack

go

Domain

build systemtooling

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

2

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

Half day

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

Stale

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Clear

Prerequisites

GoShell scripting

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

60