Overview
Flowder is a persistent file downloader manager for Flutter that enables users to start, pause, resume, and cancel downloads with ease. Built for reliability, it ensures downloads continue even if the app is closed or the device restarts. The package integrates seamlessly into apps requiring robust background download capabilities, supporting resumable transfers and efficient resource management. It's ideal for media-heavy applications like video streaming, document retrieval, or app update systems. Flowder handles file integrity and progress tracking, making it suitable for production environments.
Use cases
- Background file downloads
- Resumable downloads after app restart
- Media content offline caching
- App update downloads
- Large file transfers
- Offline data synchronization
Key features
- Persistent download state
- Support for pause/resume/cancel operations
- Background download execution
- File integrity verification
- Progress tracking API
- Cross-platform compatibility
Suitable for
- Apps needing reliable background downloads
- Media or document-based applications
- Applications requiring offline access
- Developers building update or sync features
- Projects with large file transfer needs
Considerations
- Requires proper permissions for storage access
- May need additional configuration for background execution on iOS
- Limited platform-specific customization options
- Depends on external dependencies for full functionality
- Not designed for real-time streaming