{"categories":[{"label":"Build Tools","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-build-tools/2"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Nanopb is a code generator and runtime library that compiles Protocol Buffer definitions into minimal C code suitable for embedded systems and memory-constrained environments.","skillfed_tags":["embedded-systems","code-generation","protobuf"],"use_cases":["Generate compact C serialization code for IoT devices and microcontroller firmware that need to exchange structured data over limited bandwidth or storage.","Build embedded systems that communicate with cloud services using Protocol Buffers without the overhead of a full protobuf runtime library.","Integrate Protocol Buffer message definitions into Arduino or STM32 projects where code size and memory are critical constraints.","Create firmware for devices running on Zephyr RTOS or other embedded operating systems that require efficient message serialization."],"what_it_does":"Nanopb is a Protocol Buffer compiler and runtime library designed for embedded systems and memory-constrained devices. It takes standard .proto files and generates minimal C code (pb_encode.c, pb_decode.c, pb_common.c) that can be compiled into your project. Unlike the full protobuf library, nanopb prioritizes small code size and low memory footprint, making it suitable for microcontrollers and other resource-limited environments.\n\nThe package provides a Python-based code generator that runs on your development machine to produce the C headers and source files from your .proto definitions. It integrates with common build systems (Make, CMake, SCons, Bazel, Conan) and platforms (Arduino, Zephyr, PlatformIO). The generated code depends only on protobuf as a runtime dependency for the generator itself, while the compiled C output has minimal external dependencies, making it ideal for bare-metal or deeply embedded applications.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you are building embedded C/C++ systems that need Protocol Buffer serialization. The active maintenance, permissive license, and wide integration with embedded platforms make it a solid choice. Install only if you have a C build system in place and need to generate code from .proto files; this is a build-time tool, not a runtime library for Python applications."},"id":"nanopb","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/nanopb","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/nanopb.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/nanopb/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2024-12-01","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"nanopb","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Nanopb is a small code-size Protocol Buffers implementation in ansi C. It is especially suitable for use in microcontrollers, but fits any memory restricted system."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":422615,"position":6780,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"0.4.9.1"}