Overview
flutter_acrylic enables glassmorphic UI effects such as acrylic, mica, and transparency on Flutter applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It leverages native platform capabilities to apply visually appealing, translucent material designs that match the operating system's aesthetic. Ideal for modern desktop apps seeking immersive, contemporary interfaces with depth and light effects. The package integrates seamlessly with Flutter’s widget system and requires minimal setup via a simple pub add command.
Use cases
- Creating modern desktop app interfaces
- Implementing mica and acrylic backgrounds
- Adding transparency effects to panels and overlays
- Designing immersive user experiences
- Building visually rich desktop applications
- Enhancing UI with OS-native blur effects
Key features
- Supports acrylic and mica effects on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Uses native platform APIs for authentic visuals
- Minimal configuration required
- Seamless integration with Flutter widgets
- Real-time transparency and blur rendering
- Cross-platform consistency
Suitable for
- Desktop app developers targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Designers focused on glassmorphic and modern UI aesthetics
- Apps requiring OS-level visual effects
- Developers building immersive or premium desktop experiences
- Teams aiming for native-like appearance across platforms
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific setup for full functionality
- Limited to desktop platforms (not mobile)
- Performance may vary on lower-end hardware
- Effects may not render identically across all OS versions
- Not compatible with Flutter Web or mobile platforms
- May require additional permissions on some systems