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protobuf
PopularFormula Utilities v36.2
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 935.6K 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 36.2. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install protobuf
Dependencies
Build Dependencies
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for protobuf.
30 Days
46.1K total installs
1.5K installs / day avg
90 Days
210.8K total installs
2.3K installs / day avg
1 Year
935.6K 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 36.2.
What should I review before installing protobuf?
Review the runtime dependencies (abseil) and build dependencies (cmake) along with any caveats before installing.