# Protoc > Re-generates the project's code from protobuf source. Use when .proto files are changed. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/protoc` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/protoc` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/protoc/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/protoc --- - Run `scripts/server` to re-generate Protobuf files. No custom commands. - The process uses `protoc` (protoc-go) and the relevant plugins to generate code for both server and client sides. - The process does not automatically exit, so ensure to terminate it manually after generation is complete. Wait for the output "Server started" and then stop the process. - Always commit all the generated files, even when there are just comment changes. --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/wham) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.