Description:
Protoc plugin that generates code for gRPC-Web clients
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
grpc
protobuf
code-generation
web
typescript
rpc
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Install:
brew install protoc-gen-grpc-web
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About:
protoc-gen-grpc-web is a plugin for the Protocol Buffers compiler (protoc) that generates client-side JavaScript and TypeScript code for gRPC-Web. It enables web browsers to communicate directly with gRPC backend services, bridging the gap between traditional gRPC servers and browser clients.
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Key Features:
- Generates idiomatic JavaScript and TypeScript client stubs
- Supports both CommonJS and ES6 module imports
- Enables browser-to-backend gRPC communication via the gRPC-Web protocol
- Integrates seamlessly with the standard protoc compiler workflow
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Use Cases:
- Building web applications that need to communicate with gRPC microservices
- Creating TypeScript-based frontends with strongly-typed gRPC clients
- Enabling browser-based tools to interact with gRPC backends
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Alternatives:
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grpc-web
– This is the official implementation; alternatives would be manual protobuf parsing or using REST/GraphQL gateways
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