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protobuf

PyPIv7.36.1

Safe to adopt

Yes — protobuf scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 9 days ago. 50 releases in the last 2 years.

  • ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.

    No download data reported for this package yet.

  • AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.

    Last published 9 days ago. 50 releases in the last 2 years.

  • AWeight: grade A, Excellent.

    Zero runtime dependencies, about 445 KB installed.

  • BSupply chain: grade B, Good.

    This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).

  • ALicense: grade A, Excellent.

    3-Clause BSD License — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.

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 protobuf to a project.

0
Direct dependencies

Runtime packages this one declares itself.

0
Total installed

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445 KB
Install size

Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.

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Tree depth

Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.

Compatibility

Python
python >=3.10

Used by

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Relationship graph

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Release history

45 releases in the last two years, typically about 13 days apart.

Recent versions of protobuf
VersionPublishedSizeLicense
7.36.1latest9 days ago445 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.36.020 days ago443 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.36.0rc21 month ago443 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.36.0rc12 months ago441 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.35.13 months ago423 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.34.23 months ago419 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.35.03 months ago423 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.35.0rc24 months ago423 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.35.0rc14 months ago423 KB3-Clause BSD License
4.25.95 months ago384 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.34.15 months ago419 KB3-Clause BSD License
6.33.65 months ago416 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.34.06 months ago419 KB3-Clause BSD License
7.34.0rc27 months ago419 KB3-Clause BSD License
5.29.67 months ago413 KB3-Clause BSD License

Overview

protobuf is an PyPI package. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 7.36.1, released under the 3-Clause BSD License license.

Who should use it

Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need this functionality 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 PyPI stack.

Pros

  • Clear open-source license (3-Clause BSD License).
  • Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.

Cons

  • No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.

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Maintainers

protobuf@googlegroups.com

Frequently asked questions

Should I use protobuf?

Yes — protobuf scores well across adoption, maintenance, weight, supply chain, and licensing. No download data reported for this package yet. Last published 9 days ago. 50 releases in the last 2 years.

How do I install protobuf?

Run `pip install protobuf` to add protobuf to your PyPI project.

What license is protobuf released under?

protobuf is distributed under the 3-Clause BSD License license.

How popular is protobuf?

PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on protobuf.

Is protobuf still maintained?

The most recent release of protobuf (v7.36.1) was published 9 days ago.