Overview
The disk_space package is a lightweight Flutter plugin that provides access to total and free disk space on Android and iOS devices. It enables developers to retrieve storage information directly from the device's file system, useful for applications that need to monitor available storage. The plugin is simple to integrate, requiring only a single command to add via pub. It supports both major mobile platforms and is ideal for apps that require storage awareness for user experience or functionality decisions.
Use cases
- Monitoring available storage in apps
- Displaying disk usage to users
- Preventing app crashes due to low storage
- Optimizing local data management
- Enabling storage-aware features
Key features
- Simple API for disk space retrieval
- Supports Android and iOS
- Lightweight and minimal dependencies
- Returns total and free space values
- Easy integration with flutter pub
Suitable for
- Storage monitoring tools
- File management apps
- Apps with local data persistence
- User-facing storage indicators
- Development teams needing basic disk info
Considerations
- Limited to disk space only, no file system operations
- Does not support web or desktop platforms
- Requires appropriate permissions on Android
- Results may vary slightly between devices
- No real-time updates without manual polling