Overview
The dap package provides Dart classes and code generated from the Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) specifications, enabling seamless integration of debugging capabilities into Dart and Flutter tools. It supports standardized communication between debuggers and debug adapters, ensuring compatibility across platforms. The package includes all necessary types and structures to implement or interact with DAP-compliant debuggers. It is primarily intended for developers building or extending debugging tools within the Dart ecosystem.
Use cases
- Implementing custom debug adapters
- Integrating DAP into IDEs
- Building debugging extensions for Flutter
- Enabling cross-platform debugging
- Supporting remote debugging workflows
Key features
- Generated from official DAP specifications
- Full type safety for debug protocol messages
- Cross-platform support
- Built-in serialization/deserialization
- Designed for tooling and IDE integration
Suitable for
- Dart/Flutter tooling developers
- IDE plugin creators
- Debugging framework builders
- Platform-specific debugger implementers
Considerations
- Primarily for advanced tooling use
- Requires understanding of DAP protocol
- Not intended for end-user applications
- Limited documentation beyond source code