buf.work.yaml

The buf.work.yaml file is used to define a workspace, where one or more modules can coexist and interoperate within a common directory. Workspaces make it possible for local modules to import Protobuf files from other local modules, and unlock other powerful use cases that operate on multiple modules at the same time.

The diagram and file below represent a complete example of a buf.work.yaml configuration file with its accompanying tree layout containing the buf.build/acme/petapis and buf.build/acme/paymentapis modules:

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├── buf.work.yaml
├── paymentapis
│   ├── acme
│   │   └── payment
│   │       └── v2
│   │           └── payment.proto
│   └── buf.yaml
└── petapis
    ├── acme
    │   └── pet
    │       └── v1
    │           └── pet.proto
    └── buf.yaml

version: v1
directories:
  - paymentapis
  - petapis

The buf.work.yaml file currently supports two options:

version

The version key is required, and defines the current configuration version. The only accepted value is v1.

directories

The directories key is required, and lists the directories that define modules to be included in the workspace. The directory paths must be relative to the buf.work.yaml, and cannot point to a location outside of your buf.work.yaml. For example, ../external is invalid.