protobuf@29 ☆
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Description:
Protocol buffers (Google's data interchange format)
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Category: Developer tools
Tags: serialization protocol-buffers data-format protobuf google
Install: brew install protobuf@29
About:
Protocol Buffers (protobuf) is a language-neutral, platform-neutral, extensible mechanism for serializing structured data. It offers efficient binary serialization, reducing payload size and improving performance over text-based formats like JSON. This formula provides version 29 of the protobuf compiler and libraries for use in development workflows.
Key Features:
  • Efficient binary serialization format
  • Language-neutral and cross-platform compatibility
  • Strongly typed schemas with backward/forward compatibility
  • Extensible code generation for multiple languages
Use Cases:
  • High-performance microservices communication
  • Efficient data storage and exchange formats
  • Mobile application data synchronization
Alternatives:
  • JSON – Human-readable but less efficient for large datasets
  • Apache Avro – Similar binary format, better for Hadoop ecosystem
  • MessagePack – Binary JSON, schema-less but less type-safe
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 11, 2026 10:54am 2 REVISION_ONLY e500b85c
Sep 10, 2025 7:20pm 11 1 VERSION_BUMP e04b0e13
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