Convex Flutter is a multi-platform package that integrates Convex, a real-time backend service, into Flutter applications. It enables seamless WebSocket connections, real-time data subscriptions, authentication, and lifecycle management across Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Built with pure Dart for web compatibility, it simplifies backend interactions while maintaining performance and consistency. Developers can build responsive, real-time apps with minimal boilerplate.
Use cases
- Real-time chat applications
- Live collaborative editing tools
- Dashboard analytics with live updates
- Authentication-enabled data sync
- Multi-device state synchronization
Key features
- Real-time WebSocket connectivity
- Automatic subscription management
- Built-in auth integration
- Cross-platform support (web & native)
- Lifecycle-aware connection handling
- Pure Dart implementation for web
Suitable for
- Developers building real-time Flutter apps
- Teams using Convex as their backend
- Projects requiring cross-platform consistency
- Apps needing live data updates
- Web and native app developers seeking unified backend access
Considerations
- Requires a running Convex backend instance
- Limited to Convex-specific features
- Web support depends on Dart compilation
- May require additional setup for complex auth flows
- Performance depends on network stability