Overview
A cross-platform Flutter package that enables background file downloading and uploading across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It allows developers to define download/upload tasks, enqueue them for execution, and monitor progress in real time. Designed for reliability and efficiency, it handles network interruptions and continues tasks after app restarts. Ideal for apps requiring large file transfers without blocking the UI.
Use cases
- Downloading large media files
- Uploading user-generated content
- Offline data synchronization
- Background file updates
- Persistent task management
Key features
- Cross-platform support
- Real-time progress monitoring
- Task persistence across restarts
- Resumable downloads/uploads
- Simple API for task definition
Suitable for
- Apps needing background file transfers
- Media or document-heavy applications
- Offline-first mobile apps
- Applications with large asset bundles
Considerations
- Requires proper platform-specific permissions
- May need additional configuration for background execution on iOS
- Network conditions affect performance
- Large files require careful memory management
- Background execution limits on some platforms