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protoc-gen-js for Mac

Protocol buffers JavaScript generator plugin

Quick answer: protoc-gen-js is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install protoc-gen-js. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What protoc-gen-js is

protoc-gen-js is a command-line tool for macOS: protocol buffers JavaScript generator plugin.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf-javascript.

How to install protoc-gen-js

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install protoc-gen-js.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install protoc-gen-js on Mac?

Run brew install protoc-gen-js in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is protoc-gen-js open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does protoc-gen-js run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is protoc-gen-js?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6833 in this catalogue.

What version of protoc-gen-js is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.3.