Buf is a helpful tool for managing Protobuf schemas. It offers various features, including code generation, breaking change detection, linting, and formatting, to assist with Protobuf development and maintenance.
Buf is designed to integrate with your existing workflow to make schema-driven development easier, regardless of project size.
build- Build Protobuf files into a Buf imagegenerate- Generate code with protoc pluginsbreaking- Verify no breaking changes have been madecurl- Invoke an RPC endpoint, a la 'cURL'lint&format- Run linting & formating on Protobuf filesconvert- Convert a message from binary to JSON or vice versamod,registry,push&exportfor all your Buf Schema Registry needs
Buf CLI works with your choice of plugins and languages and gives you access to a vast library of certified plugins in the Buf Schema Registry. With these features, the Buf CLI provides a comprehensive solution for Protobuf development and maintenance.