Overview
console_bars is a Flutter/Dart package designed to create customizable progress bars directly in the console. It provides an easy-to-use API for displaying real-time progress indicators in command-line applications, making it ideal for CLI tools, scripts, or any console-based workflow that requires visual feedback. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring broad compatibility. With simple configuration options, developers can tailor the appearance and behavior of progress bars to suit their needs.
Use cases
- CLI tool progress tracking
- script execution monitoring
- console-based data processing
- command-line application feedback
- batch operation visualization
Key features
- Easy-to-use API
- Customizable appearance
- Real-time progress updates
- Multi-platform support
- Simple integration with Flutter/Dart
Suitable for
- Developers building CLI tools
- Users needing console progress indicators
- Projects with terminal-based workflows
- Dart/Flutter apps with console output
- Scripting and automation tasks
Considerations
- Requires console environment
- Limited to text-based UI
- Not suitable for GUI applications
- May not render on all terminal types
- Depends on platform-specific console capabilities