Overview
floating_logger is a Flutter package that delivers a floating widget to display real-time API request logs during app development. It helps developers monitor network activity with ease, showing details like request URLs, methods, response times, and status codes. The widget floats on the screen, making it accessible without interrupting the user flow. Designed for debugging and testing, it integrates seamlessly into Flutter apps across multiple platforms. Ideal for teams needing quick visibility into API behavior without relying on external tools.
Use cases
- Real-time API monitoring during development
- Debugging network requests in Flutter apps
- Quick inspection of HTTP call details
- Improving team collaboration on API issues
- Testing API performance under various conditions
Key features
- Floating UI for continuous log visibility
- Real-time display of API request/response data
- Supports all major desktop and mobile platforms
- Minimal setup with one command
- Customizable log filtering and styling
Suitable for
- Flutter developers in active development
- Teams focused on API debugging
- Apps requiring frequent network testing
- Frontend engineers working with REST APIs
- Projects where rapid feedback on network calls is essential
Considerations
- Not intended for production use
- May impact performance if logging excessive data
- Requires manual removal before app release
- Limited to debug builds
- UI may obstruct screen content on smaller devices