add automation for proto generation

[emmyoop]

Resolves #10970

Problem

proto file is generated with inconsistent versions.

Solution

Automate the generation so the version is consistent.

Checklist

• I have read the contributing guide and understand what's expected of me.
• I have run this code in development, and it appears to resolve the stated issue.
• This PR includes tests, or tests are not required or relevant for this PR.
• This PR has no interface changes (e.g., macros, CLI, logs, JSON artifacts, config files, adapter interface, etc.) or this PR has already received feedback and approval from Product or DX.
• This PR includes type annotations for new and modified functions.

[codecov]

Codecov Report

All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 89.13%. Comparing base (bdf28d7) to head (e2f4772).

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[MichelleArk]

really cool!