protoc-gen-js ☆
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Description:
Protocol buffers JavaScript generator plugin
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.0.1@2  |  Tracked Since: Nov 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: protobuf grpc serialization javascript code-generation
Install: brew install protoc-gen-js
About:
protoc-gen-js is a plugin for the Protocol Buffers compiler (protoc) that generates JavaScript code from .proto files. It enables developers to serialize and deserialize structured data efficiently between clients and servers. This tool is essential for building robust web applications that communicate with gRPC or REST APIs using protobufs.
Key Features:
  • Generates idiomatic JavaScript classes and messages
  • Supports both CommonJS and ES6 module formats
  • Seamless integration with the protoc compiler
  • Optimized for size and performance in web environments
Use Cases:
  • Generating client-side code for gRPC-Web services
  • Implementing efficient data serialization for web APIs
  • Building isomorphic JavaScript applications that share data models with backend services
Alternatives:
  • protobuf-ts – Generates TypeScript definitions natively, offering better type safety for modern TS projects.
  • google-protobuf – The official Google library; provides a runtime but requires a separate generator like protoc-gen-js.
Version History
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