protobuf

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Formula Utilities v36.0

Protocol buffers (Google's data interchange format)

When to use

Protocol buffers (Google's data interchange format). Use protobuf when you want a widely used utilities command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 941K installs over the last year.

About

Install protobuf on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install protobuf`. protobuf is a Utilities command-line package with version 36.0. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install protobuf
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for protobuf.

+7.9% vs 90d avg
30 Days
87.8K total installs
2.9K installs / day avg
90 Days
244.0K total installs
2.7K installs / day avg
1 Year
941.0K total installs
2.6K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install protobuf with Homebrew?

Run brew install protobuf in Terminal to install protobuf as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is protobuf?

protobuf is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 36.0.

What should I review before installing protobuf?

Review the runtime dependencies (abseil) and build dependencies (cmake, googletest) along with any caveats before installing.

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