Overview
android_intent_plus is a Flutter plugin that enables launching Android Intents from Flutter apps, allowing deep integration with Android system features such as sending SMS, making calls, opening maps, and sharing content. It provides a simple API to trigger native Android actions directly from the app. This plugin is exclusively for Android and does not support iOS. It's maintained by the Flutter Community and is ideal for developers needing direct access to Android-specific functionality within their Flutter applications.
Use cases
- Launching SMS or phone calls
- Opening maps or location services
- Sharing content via system share sheet
- Opening web links in default browser
- Sending emails through system app
- Triggering device-specific actions
Key features
- Android-only functionality
- Simple intent-based API
- Supports common Android intents
- Easy integration with native Android features
- Maintained by Flutter Community
- No iOS support
Suitable for
- Android-focused Flutter apps
- Apps needing system-level Android access
- Developers building feature-rich Android experiences
- Projects requiring deep Android integration
- Teams using Flutter for Android-first development
Considerations
- Not available on iOS
- Requires Android SDK setup
- Limited to Android-specific use cases
- May need additional permissions
- Depends on platform-specific behavior
- Does not work in web or desktop environments