Buf

by bufbuildv1.70.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

The best way to work with Protocol Buffers

Install with winget

$ winget install --id bufbuild.buf --exact --version 1.70.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

A CLI tool for working with Protocol Buffers with a linter, breaking change detector, a generator, a formatter and integration with the Buf Schema Registry.

Installers · v1.70.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Buf.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Buf on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id bufbuild.buf --exact --version 1.70.0. winget downloads the installer from bufbuild and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Buf silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id bufbuild.buf --exact 1.70.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Buf via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id bufbuild.buf --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Buf's Apps & Features entry.

Is Buf free?

Buf is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://buf.build/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Buf work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Buf directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Buf up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id bufbuild.buf --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Buf from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.70.0latest
1.69.0
1.68.4
1.68.3
1.68.2
1.68.1
1.68.0
1.67.0
1.66.1
1.66.0