Overview
The firebase_app_installations package is a Flutter plugin that enables integration with Firebase Installations, allowing apps to manage and retrieve unique installation identifiers for devices. These identifiers are essential for Firebase services like Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and Firebase Remote Config, enabling targeted messaging and configuration delivery. The plugin handles the lifecycle of installation tokens automatically, ensuring reliable access across app restarts and updates. It supports Android, iOS, and macOS platforms, providing a consistent interface for managing device installations within Firebase ecosystems.
Use cases
- Sending targeted notifications via FCM
- Fetching remote configuration per device
- Tracking app installations across devices
- Enabling device-specific analytics
- Managing push notification subscriptions
Key features
- Automatic token management
- Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, macOS)
- Seamless integration with Firebase services
- Secure installation ID generation
- Real-time token refresh
Suitable for
- Apps using Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Projects requiring device-level targeting
- Remote config implementations
- Analytics and user engagement tracking
- Mobile apps needing secure device identification
Considerations
- Requires Firebase project setup
- Dependent on other Firebase packages
- Limited to Firebase ecosystem
- Token persistence behavior may vary by platform
- Needs proper error handling for network failures