Introduction

Buf builds tooling to make schema-driven, Protobuf-based API development reliable and user friendly for service producers and consumers. Your organization shouldn't have to reinvent the wheel to work with Protobuf—our tools simplify your Protobuf management strategy so you can focus on what matters.

Install the Buf CLI, try it out along with the Buf Schema Registry, and then peruse the documentation to start removing your Protobuf headaches.

🆕 Migrate from v1 to v2 configuration files

Simpler configuration and better monorepo support

⚡ Install

Download and install the Buf CLI in a few easy steps

Take the tour

Try out our two main tools, the Buf CLI and the Buf Schema Registry

Buf CLI docs

Dive deeper into the Buf CLI's Protobuf tooling

Buf Schema Registry (BSR) docs

Find out how to publish and consume your APIs with minimal friction

Pro and Enterprise docs

Administer your private BSR instance and access automation and security features

On-prem docs

Install and administer your on-prem BSR instance

Protobuf guide

Read through our recommendations for effective Protobuf API development

📓 Reference docs

Go directly to the Buf CLI command and configuration file documentation

Blog

Stay up to date on Protobuf development and Buf feature launches