buffrs
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Description:
Modern protobuf package management
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.12.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: protobuf protocol-buffers package-manager api schema
Install: brew install buffrs
About:
Buffrs is a modern package manager designed specifically for Protocol Buffers, enabling developers to publish, share, and consume .proto schemas as versioned dependencies. It streamlines the management of protobuf libraries across different services, ensuring consistency and eliminating manual file handling. The tool integrates with standard build systems to automate the retrieval and compilation of protobuf definitions.
Key Features:
  • Versioned dependency management for .proto files
  • Centralized registry for sharing protobuf schemas
  • Integration with standard build tools (Cargo, Protoc)
  • Lockfile support for reproducible builds
Use Cases:
  • Managing shared API definitions across microservices
  • Distributing internal protobuf libraries within an organization
  • Automating schema updates in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • buf – Buffrs is lighter weight and focused on dependency management, whereas Buf offers a comprehensive suite for linting, breaking change detection, and registry hosting.
  • prototool – Prototool focuses on standardizing protobuf usage and formatting, while Buffrs focuses specifically on package distribution and versioning.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 4:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ed2ed03