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nanopb for Mac

C library for encoding and decoding Protocol Buffer messages

Quick answer: nanopb is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nanopb. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 42 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nanopb is

nanopb is a command-line tool for macOS: C library for encoding and decoding Protocol Buffer messages.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Zlib licence.

How to install nanopb

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nanopb on Mac?

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

Is nanopb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does nanopb 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 nanopb?

It was installed 42 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4937 in this catalogue.

What version of nanopb is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.9.2.