Description:
New way of working with Protocol Buffers
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.61.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@bufbuild |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
protobuf
grpc
api
protocol-buffers
developer-tools
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Install:
brew install buf
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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protoc
– Google's official compiler; Buf adds linting, breaking detection, and modern tooling
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protobuf.js
– JavaScript runtime; Buf focuses on schema management and cross-language tooling
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