Overview
The desktop_window package is a Flutter plugin designed for macOS, Windows, and Linux that enables developers to retrieve and modify window properties such as size, position, and fullscreen status. It provides a simple API to interact with the native desktop window, making it ideal for applications requiring custom window management on desktop platforms. The plugin supports cross-platform development with consistent behavior across supported operating systems.
Use cases
- Custom window sizing in desktop apps
- Fullscreen mode control
- Window position adjustments
- Responsive UI for desktop
- Cross-platform window management
Key features
- Get and set window size
- Adjust window position
- Toggle fullscreen mode
- Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Simple, intuitive API
Suitable for
- Desktop app developers
- Apps needing window customization
- Multi-platform desktop projects
- UIs requiring responsive window handling
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific permissions on some systems
- Limited to desktop platforms
- May require additional configuration for certain OS behaviors
- Not suitable for mobile or web targets