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title: Protocol Buffer Compiler Installation
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linkTitle: Protoc Installation
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description: How to install the protocol buffer compiler.
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protoc-version: 25.1
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toc_hide: true
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While it is not mandatory to do so, gRPC applications often leverage [Protocol
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Buffers][pb] for service definitions and data serialization.
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The protocol buffer compiler, `protoc`, is used to compile `.proto` files, which
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contain service and message definitions. For instructions on installing `protoc`,
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see the [Protobuf.dev web site](https://protobuf.dev/installation/).
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[pb]: https://protobuf.dev
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