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android_path_provider

Flutter plugin for getting Android directories. (Downloads, Movies, Pictures...)

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0.3.2
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Overview

A Flutter plugin that provides access to standard Android directories such as Downloads, Movies, and Pictures. It simplifies file path retrieval for Android-specific storage locations, enabling apps to save or read files in appropriate system folders. Designed specifically for Android, it offers a straightforward API to obtain directory paths without requiring platform-specific code. The plugin is lightweight and integrates seamlessly into Flutter projects targeting Android.

Use cases
  • Accessing downloads folder
  • Saving media files
  • Managing app data directories
  • Reading external storage paths
  • Handling file persistence on Android
  • Organizing user-generated content
Key features
  • Android-only directory access
  • Simple path retrieval API
  • No need for platform channels
  • Supports common Android directories
  • Lightweight and easy to integrate
  • Built for Flutter's async model
Suitable for
  • Android-focused Flutter apps
  • Media file management
  • App data storage needs
  • File handling in Android environments
  • Developers needing native Android paths
Considerations
  • Limited to Android platform
  • Does not work on iOS or other platforms
  • Requires Android SDK setup
  • No support for custom directory creation
  • Depends on Android-specific permissions
  • Not suitable for cross-platform file operations
Supported platformsAndroid

Install package

flutter pub add android_path_provider

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