Overview
azblob is a lightweight Dart client for Azure Blob Storage, designed for server-side Dart applications. It enables simple operations like uploading (put) and downloading (get) blobs to and from Azure Blob Storage. The package provides a minimal API surface, focusing on core functionality with straightforward integration into Flutter or standalone Dart servers. It supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it suitable for cross-platform cloud storage needs. Built for simplicity and reliability, azblob helps developers quickly connect Dart apps to Azure's scalable object storage.
Use cases
- Uploading files to Azure Blob Storage
- Downloading blobs in server-side Dart apps
- Integrating cloud storage in cross-platform Flutter apps
- Managing static assets via Azure
- Automating file transfers to cloud
- Serving media files from Azure
Key features
- Simple put/get blob operations
- Server-side Dart compatibility
- Cross-platform support
- Minimal API design
- Direct Azure Blob Storage integration
- Lightweight and easy to use
Suitable for
- Dart backend services
- Flutter apps needing cloud storage
- Serverless functions with Azure
- File upload/download workflows
- Developers using Azure for storage
- Projects requiring minimal dependencies
Considerations
- Limited to basic blob operations
- No built-in authentication handling
- Not intended for client-side web usage
- Requires manual error handling
- No support for advanced Azure features
- Authentication must be managed externally