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

Yes — Protobuf is free to use.

What platforms does Protobuf run on?

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

Is Protobuf still maintained?

Unverified. Protobuf 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 projects are similar to Protobuf?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Protobuf Generator, GenProtobuf, and Protobuf Highlight.

Who develops Protobuf?

Protobuf is developed by JetBrains.

When did Protobuf launch?

Protobuf first shipped in 2026.

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Protobuf

Name: Protobuf
Author: JetBrains

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Protobuf is a JetBrains Marketplace plugin that adds Protocol Buffers support to IntelliJ-based IDEs. It helps developers edit protobuf files and work with schemas within their desktop development environment.

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Overview

4 features

Protobuf sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. It focuses on editing and managing Protocol Buffers files and schemas inside IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is built as a B2B product for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs. Protobuf costs nothing to use. Protobuf is available on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Behind Protobuf is JetBrains, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 4 catalogued features are syntax highlighting, schema editing, and code navigation.

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

Syntax highlighting
Schema editing
Code navigation
File support

Built with & integrations

Hosting

AWS

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed7 Sept · 05:57 UTC
Protobuf verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Protobuf

What does Protobuf do?: Protobuf focuses on editing and managing Protocol Buffers files and schemas inside IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is Protobuf for?: Protobuf is a B2B product built for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.
Is Protobuf free?: Yes — Protobuf is free to use.
What platforms does Protobuf run on?: Protobuf runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is Protobuf still maintained?: Unverified. Protobuf 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 projects are similar to Protobuf?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Protobuf Generator, GenProtobuf, and Protobuf Highlight.Protobuf Generator GenProtobuf Protobuf Highlight
Who develops Protobuf?: Protobuf is developed by JetBrains.
When did Protobuf launch?: Protobuf first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 7 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Editing and managing Protocol Buffers files and schemas inside IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 16422

Developer

JetBrains

Index record

Indexed: 7 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 7 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: protobuf-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 7 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 7 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: 7 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/16422-protobuf

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