design-protobuf-grpc-service

Design gRPC and protobuf service contracts with wire-compatible schema changes.

9|3|Updated Jun 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Sir-chawakorn/sanook-cli --skill design-protobuf-grpc-service
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Skill: design-protobuf-grpc-service
Source: https://github.com/Sir-chawakorn/sanook-cli/tree/main/skills/design-protobuf-grpc-service
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sir-chawakorn/sanook-cli --skill design-protobuf-grpc-service

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of managing binary RPC contracts, preventing breaking changes during deployments, and ensuring cross-language compatibility in distributed systems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema Evolution: Provides strict guidance on wire-compatible changes, field numbering, and the use of reserved tags to prevent data corruption.
  • Contract Validation: Integrates buf-driven linting and breaking-change detection to automate schema quality assurance in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Operational Best Practices: Defines standards for gRPC status codes, deadline propagation, interceptor implementation, and browser-compatible service exposure.

Quick Start

Use the design-protobuf-grpc-service skill to audit my current proto definitions for breaking changes and suggest a migration strategy for adding a new field.

Frequently Asked Questions about design-protobuf-grpc-service

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent breaking changes when evolving protobuf schemas for microservices?▼

To prevent breaking changes in protobuf schemas, enforce wire-compatible field numbering and use reserved tags. This Skill guides schema evolution by applying strict backward compatibility rules to ensure data integrity during deployments.

How do I automate protobuf contract validation in a CI/CD pipeline?▼

Automate protobuf contract validation by integrating buf-driven linting and breaking-change detection into your CI/CD pipeline. This Skill defines standards to automate schema quality assurance and prevent incompatible cross-service communication.

What is the best way to manage gRPC status codes and deadline propagation in distributed systems?▼

The best way to manage gRPC status codes and deadline propagation is to follow canonical error handling standards. This Skill provides operational best practices for robust cross-service communication, including interceptor implementation.

Can I use this Skill to audit existing proto definitions for migration strategies?▼

Yes, you can use this Skill to audit existing proto definitions for breaking changes. It suggests migration strategies for adding new fields while maintaining strict backward compatibility across multi-language API contracts.

Does this approach support browser-compatible gRPC service exposure for web clients?▼

Yes, this approach supports browser-compatible service exposure for web clients. The Skill defines operational best practices for gRPC architecture, covering service exposure standards alongside deadline propagation and interceptor implementation.