---
title: "Protobuf Documentation Generator"
description: "Generates API documentation from Protocol Buffer definitions using protoc-gen-doc and buf build toolchain. Produces Markdown, HTML, and DocJSON output with cross-linked message and service references."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://protobuf.dev/"
author: "Protocol Buffers"
category:
  - "Library & API Reference"
framework:
  - "Gemini"
---

# Protobuf Documentation Generator

Generates API documentation from Protocol Buffer definitions using protoc-gen-doc and buf build toolchain. Produces Markdown, HTML, and DocJSON output with cross-linked message and service references.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Documentation

- https://protobuf.dev/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/protobuf-documentation-generator/)