divkit

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DivKit is an open-source SDUI (Server-Driven UI) framework enabling server-driven app updates, rapid UI prototyping, and consistent cross-platform layouts. It allows developers to define UI components on the server and render them dynamically in Flutter apps across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. By decoupling UI logic from the client, DivKit supports real-time design changes without app redeployment. The framework integrates seamlessly with Flutter via a simple pub add command and provides a flexible, scalable solution for teams needing agile UI iteration and centralized design control.

Use cases

Dynamic UI updates without app releases
Rapid prototyping of new interface designs
Cross-platform UI consistency
A/B testing with live UI variations
Centralized design management across teams

Key features

Server-driven UI rendering
Multi-platform support (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux)
Real-time UI updates via server configuration
Built-in layout and component library
Easy integration with Flutter via pub package

Suitable for

Teams needing frequent UI updates
Product designers collaborating with developers
Apps requiring A/B testing capabilities
Projects prioritizing cross-platform consistency
Development teams focused on rapid iteration

Considerations

Requires backend infrastructure for UI configuration
Learning curve for server-driven architecture
Potential latency in UI rendering from server
Limited customization for complex native interactions
Dependence on stable server communication

Original README

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DivKit 🐋 is an open source Server-Driven UI (SDUI) framework. It allows you to roll out server-sourced updates to different app versions. Also, it can be used for fast UI prototyping, allowing you to write a layout once and then ship it to iOS, Android, and Web platforms. DivKit is an excellent choice to start using server-driven UI in your project because it can be easily integrated as a simple view in any part of your app. At the starting point, you don’t need a server integration. You can include all JSON on the client-side to try it in a real-world application.

Also, we’ve made a sandbox for you to experiment with. You can try different samples in the web editor and see the results on the web or in the Android demo app, both of which are available on Google Play. We’ll publish the iOS demo app shortly. The UI in the demo can be updated live: the sandbox connects to the demo app via web sockets. You can use the DivKit website to find a lot of handy samples and documentation, but feel free to ask us anything here in the comments or via the Telegram community chat.

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