Who should use Protobuf Highlight?

Protobuf Highlight is a B2B product built for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Does Protobuf Highlight have a free plan?

Yes — Protobuf Highlight is free to use.

What platforms does Protobuf Highlight run on?

Protobuf Highlight runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is Protobuf Highlight still active?

Unverified. Protobuf Highlight has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Protobuf Highlight?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Protobuf, Protobuf Generator, and ProtoBuf-Plus.

Who develops Protobuf Highlight?

Protobuf Highlight is developed by JetBrains Marketplace.

When did Protobuf Highlight launch?

Protobuf Highlight first shipped in 2019.

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Protobuf Highlight

Name: Protobuf Highlight
Author: JetBrains Marketplace

jetbrains.comOther dev tools

Protobuf Highlight is a plugin for IntelliJ-based IDEs that provides syntax highlighting for Protocol Buffers files. It helps developers read and edit protobuf definitions within their existing JetBrains development environment.

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Overview

3 features

Protobuf Highlight sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. It focuses on reading and editing Protocol Buffers files without syntax highlighting in IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is built as a B2B product for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is available for free. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

JetBrains Marketplace builds and maintains Protobuf Highlight, and it first shipped in 2019. Among its 3 catalogued features are syntax highlighting, protobuf support, and IDE integration.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Syntax highlighting
Protobuf support
IDE integration

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 03:40 UTC
Protobuf Highlight verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Protobuf Highlight

What does Protobuf Highlight do?: Protobuf Highlight focuses on reading and editing Protocol Buffers files without syntax highlighting in IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use Protobuf Highlight?: Protobuf Highlight is a B2B product built for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.
Does Protobuf Highlight have a free plan?: Yes — Protobuf Highlight is free to use.
What platforms does Protobuf Highlight run on?: Protobuf Highlight runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is Protobuf Highlight still active?: Unverified. Protobuf Highlight has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Protobuf Highlight?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Protobuf, Protobuf Generator, and ProtoBuf-Plus.Protobuf Protobuf Generator ProtoBuf-Plus
Who develops Protobuf Highlight?: Protobuf Highlight is developed by JetBrains Marketplace.
When did Protobuf Highlight launch?: Protobuf Highlight first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Reading and editing Protocol Buffers files without syntax highlighting in IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 12567

Developer

JetBrains Marketplace

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: protobuf-highlight-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/12567-protobuf-highlight

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