protobuf@33 for Mac
Protocol buffers (Google's data interchange format)
brew install protobuf@33. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. Homebrew recorded 36 installs in the last 30 days. What is protobuf@33?
protobuf@33 is a macOS command-line tool: Protocol buffers (Google's data interchange format).
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
How to install protobuf@33
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install protobuf@33.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install protobuf@33 on a Mac?
Run brew install protobuf@33 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is protobuf@33 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Does protobuf@33 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is protobuf@33?
Homebrew analytics recorded 36 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #5236 in this catalogue.
What version of protobuf@33 is current?
The latest packaged version is 33.6.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.