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swift-protobuf for Mac

Plugin and runtime library for using protobuf with Swift

Quick answer: swift-protobuf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install swift-protobuf. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 803 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What swift-protobuf is

swift-protobuf is a command-line tool for macOS: plugin and runtime library for using protobuf with Swift.

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/apple/swift-protobuf.

How to install swift-protobuf

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

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 swift-protobuf on Mac?

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

Is swift-protobuf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does swift-protobuf 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 swift-protobuf?

It was installed 803 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1190 in this catalogue.

What version of swift-protobuf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.39.0.