Overview
The contact_picker package is a Flutter plugin that enables users to select contacts from their device's address book. It provides a simple, cross-platform interface for retrieving contact information such as names and phone numbers. The plugin integrates seamlessly with native contact systems on both Android and iOS, ensuring reliable access to the user's contacts. It is ideal for apps requiring contact selection for features like messaging, calling, or sharing data. The package is maintained by a community contributor and supports easy integration via pub.dev.
Use cases
- Selecting contacts for messaging apps
- Importing contacts into user profiles
- Enabling quick dialing features
- Sharing data with selected contacts
- Building contact importers
Key features
- Cross-platform contact selection
- Simple API for retrieving contact details
- Native integration with device address book
- Supports name and phone number retrieval
- Easy setup via pub.dev
Suitable for
- Mobile apps needing contact access
- User profile management tools
- Communication-focused applications
- Apps requiring contact-based actions
- Developers seeking minimal contact integration
Considerations
- Requires runtime permissions on Android and iOS
- Limited to basic contact fields (name, phone)
- No support for email or additional contact info
- Platform-specific behavior may vary
- Needs proper handling of permission requests