Overview
Drift DB Viewer is a Flutter package that enables developers to inspect and interact with their Drift database directly within their app. It provides a built-in UI for browsing tables, viewing data, and applying filters without requiring database file exports. Designed for development and debugging, it integrates seamlessly into apps using Drift, offering real-time access to SQLite data across multiple platforms. The tool enhances productivity by allowing immediate visualization of database state during app development.
Use cases
- Debugging database queries
- Inspecting live data during development
- Testing data integrity
- Exploring schema structure
- Monitoring changes in real time
Key features
- Built-in database browser
- Real-time data inspection
- Filtering capabilities
- No need to export database files
- Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, Linux)
Suitable for
- Flutter developers using Drift
- Teams debugging database issues
- Apps with complex data models
- Development and QA environments
- Prototyping with persistent data
Considerations
- Not intended for production use
- Requires enabling debug mode
- May impact performance in large databases
- Limited to local database access
- Should be removed before app release