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protoc-binaries

library3.18.2jsnpmunverified

Provides pre-built protoc binaries and basic proto definitions, primarily for use with gRPC-Web. Version 3.18.2 is a specific protoc release. This package simplifies setup by avoiding manual download of protoc. It is a convenience wrapper, updated infrequently per protoc releases.

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protoc-binaries

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Install & Compatibility

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

protoc

✓ This package provides a binary; use via npm scripts or PATH.

✗ Do not import JavaScript; it's a binary package.

Not a JavaScript import; use as a CLI binary.

.proto files

✓ Include path to node_modules/protoc-binaries/google/protobuf

✗ Importing .proto as JS module

You can reference bundled .proto definitions via -I flag.

Shows how to install, verify version, and compile a .proto file with gRPC-Web output.

// Install package npm install protoc-binaries // Use protoc binary via npx npx protoc --version // Compile a .proto file npx protoc --proto_path=./protos --js_out=import_style=commonjs,binary:./generated --grpc-web_out=import_style=commonjs,mode=grpcwebtext:./generated ./protos/my_service.proto

Debug

Known issues

gotchaPackage only provides the binary; JavaScript API is not available.

fix

Use as a CLI tool via npx or npm scripts.

affects: all

deprecatedprotoc versions may lag behind official releases.

fix

Use official protoc or better-maintained packages.

affects: 3.18.2

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Cannot find module 'protoc'

Trying to require() the binary as a JS module.

fix

Use as a command-line tool; do not import.

protoc: command not found

Binary not in PATH; need to use npx or local path.

fix

Run via npx protoc or ./node_modules/.bin/protoc

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Version history

3.18.2latest on npm

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