github.com/golang/protobuf
Go Modulesvv1.5.4Go module: github.com/golang/protobuf
Not recommended for new projects
No — github.com/golang/protobuf should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 49 known packages. Last published 918 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- CAdoption: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Depended on by 49 known packages.
- DMaintenance: grade D, Poor — a real concern.
Last published 918 days ago.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Pulls in 3 transitive packages.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.
Install cost
What you actually take on by adding github.com/golang/protobuf to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Go
- No constraint declared
Dependencies
Declared by github.com/golang/protobuf vv1.5.4. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Used by
Popular packages that depend on github.com/golang/protobuf.
Go module: google.golang.org/protobuf
Go module: github.com/golangci/golangci-lint/v2
Go module: github.com/yeya24/promlinter
Go module: github.com/anthropics/anthropic-sdk-go
Go module: github.com/google/s2a-go
Go module: github.com/google/certificate-transparency-go
Go module: google.golang.org/appengine
Go module: github.com/golang/groupcache
Go module: go.opencensus.io
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto
Go module: github.com/fullstorydev/grpcurl
Go module: github.com/google/trillian
Go module: github.com/pseudomuto/protoc-gen-doc
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/client/v3
Go module: go.etcd.io/etcd/etcdctl/v3
Go module: contrib.go.opencensus.io/exporter/stackdriver
Go module: github.com/census-instrumentation/opencensus-proto
Go module: github.com/grpc-ecosystem/go-grpc-middleware
Go module: github.com/grpc-ecosystem/go-grpc-middleware/providers/prometheus
Go module: github.com/jhump/protoreflect
Go module: github.com/mwitkow/go-proto-validators
Go module: github.com/planetscale/vtprotobuf
Go module: github.com/pseudomuto/protokit
Go module: github.com/minio/minio-go/v7
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of github.com/golang/protobuf.
Frequently installed together
Go module: google.golang.org/protobuf
Go module: golang.org/x/sys
Go module: golang.org/x/net
Go module: golang.org/x/text
Go module: google.golang.org/grpc
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/rpc
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/api
Go module: github.com/stretchr/testify
Go module: golang.org/x/sync
Go module: golang.org/x/crypto
Go module: github.com/davecgh/go-spew
Go module: "gopkg.in/yaml.v3"
Release history
No releases in the last two years, typically about 21 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| v1.5.4latest | 2 years ago | — |
| v1.5.3 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.5.2 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.5.1 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.5.0 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.4.3 | 5 years ago | — |
| v1.4.2 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.1 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.3.5 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0-rc.4 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0-rc.3 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0-rc.2 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.3.4 | 6 years ago | — |
| v1.4.0-rc.1 | 6 years ago | — |
Overview
github.com/golang/protobuf is an Go Modules package that go module: github.com/golang/protobuf. It has 49 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is v1.5.4.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Go Modules ecosystem who need go module: github.com/golang/protobuf and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your Go Modules stack.
Pros
- Lean dependency tree (2 direct dependencies).
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use github.com/golang/protobuf?
No — github.com/golang/protobuf should not be adopted for new projects. Depended on by 49 known packages. Last published 918 days ago. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install github.com/golang/protobuf?
Run `go get github.com/golang/protobuf` to add github.com/golang/protobuf to your Go Modules project.
How many dependencies does github.com/golang/protobuf have?
github.com/golang/protobuf declares 2 direct dependencies and pulls in 3 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.
What license is github.com/golang/protobuf released under?
No license was detected in github.com/golang/protobuf's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is github.com/golang/protobuf?
Go Modules does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 49 known packages depend on github.com/golang/protobuf.
Is github.com/golang/protobuf still maintained?
The most recent release of github.com/golang/protobuf (vv1.5.4) was published 2 years ago.