Overview
crdt_lf is a Dart implementation of Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) designed for local-first applications. It enables seamless, real-time collaboration by ensuring data consistency across multiple devices without requiring a central server. Ideal for rich text, markdown, and HTML editors, it supports offline editing and automatic conflict resolution when connections are restored. The package is platform-agnostic, working across Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Use cases
- Real-time collaborative text editing
- Offline-first document editing
- Multi-device sync for rich text apps
- Decentralized content management
- Syncing markdown documents across devices
Key features
- Conflict-free data synchronization
- Supports offline operation
- Automatic merge of concurrent edits
- Lightweight and efficient
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Built-in support for rich text structures
Suitable for
- Collaborative writing tools
- Offline-capable note-taking apps
- Distributed content editors
- Apps requiring real-time sync without servers
- Developers building local-first applications
Considerations
- Requires understanding of CRDT principles
- May have higher memory usage with large datasets
- Not ideal for high-frequency updates without optimization
- Limited documentation beyond basic examples
- Best suited for structured text rather than binary data