buf ☆
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Description:
New way of working with Protocol Buffers
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.61.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bufbuild  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: protobuf grpc api protocol-buffers developer-tools
Install: brew install buf
About:
Buf is a modern Protocol Buffers ecosystem that provides a schema-first approach to API development. It includes a linter, breaking change detector, and stub generator to maintain high-quality APIs. The tool streamlines the entire API lifecycle from design to deployment.
Key Features:
  • Linter for enforcing API design best practices
  • Breaking change detection for safe evolution
  • Managed remote repositories and modules
  • High-performance Protobuf compiler
  • Language-agnostic plugin system
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing consistent API design standards across teams
  • Preventing breaking changes in gRPC and Protobuf services
  • Generating client and server stubs for multiple languages
  • Managing API schemas as versioned modules
Alternatives:
  • protoc – Google's official compiler; Buf adds linting, breaking detection, and modern tooling
  • protobuf.js – JavaScript runtime; Buf focuses on schema management and cross-language tooling
Version History
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