google.golang.org/protobuf
Go Modulesvv1.36.12Go module: google.golang.org/protobuf
Not recommended for new projects
No — google.golang.org/protobuf should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- BAdoption: grade B, Good.
Depended on by 239 known packages.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 30 days ago. 16 releases in the last 2 years.
- 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.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding google.golang.org/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 google.golang.org/protobuf vv1.36.12. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Used by
Popular packages that depend on google.golang.org/protobuf.
Go module: github.com/prometheus/client_golang
Go module: github.com/minio/minio-go/v7
Go module: github.com/golang/protobuf
Go module: github.com/golangci/golangci-lint/v2
Go module: github.com/prometheus/client_model
Go module: github.com/prometheus/common
Go module: github.com/securego/gosec/v2
Go module: github.com/yeya24/promlinter
Go module: github.com/anthropics/anthropic-sdk-go
Go module: github.com/onsi/ginkgo/v2
Go module: github.com/onsi/gomega
Go module: google.golang.org/genai
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/auth
Go module: github.com/google/s2a-go
Go module: github.com/googleapis/gax-go/v2
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/rpc
Go module: github.com/google/certificate-transparency-go
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/translate
Go module: google.golang.org/appengine
Go module: cloud.google.com/go/longrunning
Go module: github.com/golang/groupcache
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/contrib/instrumentation/google.golang.org/grpc/otelgrpc
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/api
Go module: github.com/gin-gonic/gin
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of google.golang.org/protobuf.
Frequently installed together
Go module: golang.org/x/sys
Go module: golang.org/x/text
Go module: golang.org/x/net
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/rpc
Go module: google.golang.org/grpc
Go module: google.golang.org/genproto/googleapis/api
Go module: github.com/cespare/xxhash/v2
Go module: golang.org/x/crypto
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel
Go module: github.com/go-logr/logr
Go module: go.opentelemetry.io/otel/trace
Go module: github.com/go-logr/stdr
Release history
13 releases in the last two years, typically about 23 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| v1.36.12latest | 1 month ago | — |
| v1.36.11 | 9 months ago | — |
| v1.36.10 | 11 months ago | — |
| v1.36.9 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.8 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.7 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.6 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.5 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.4 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.3 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.2 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.1 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.36.0 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.35.2 | 1 year ago | — |
| v1.35.1 | 1 year ago | — |
Overview
google.golang.org/protobuf is an Go Modules package that go module: google.golang.org/protobuf. It has 239 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is v1.36.12.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Go Modules ecosystem who need go module: google.golang.org/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).
- Trusted by 239 other packages.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use google.golang.org/protobuf?
No — google.golang.org/protobuf should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install google.golang.org/protobuf?
Run `go get google.golang.org/protobuf` to add google.golang.org/protobuf to your Go Modules project.
How many dependencies does google.golang.org/protobuf have?
google.golang.org/protobuf declares 2 direct dependencies and pulls in 3 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.
What license is google.golang.org/protobuf released under?
No license was detected in google.golang.org/protobuf's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is google.golang.org/protobuf?
Go Modules does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 239 known packages depend on google.golang.org/protobuf.
Is google.golang.org/protobuf still maintained?
The most recent release of google.golang.org/protobuf (vv1.36.12) was published 1 month ago.