Overview
A Flutter widget for syntax highlighting that supports numerous programming languages and themes. It enables developers to display code with proper formatting and colorization across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package integrates seamlessly into apps requiring code presentation, such as documentation viewers, IDEs, or educational tools. With a focus on customization and performance, it offers an easy-to-use API for rendering highlighted code snippets. Its open-source nature allows community contributions and transparency.
Use cases
- Code documentation displays
- Educational apps with code examples
- IDE-like code viewers
- Live code editing interfaces
- Syntax-aware text rendering
Key features
- Support for many programming languages
- Multiple built-in themes
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy integration with Flutter
- Customizable styling options
- Lightweight and performant
Suitable for
- Developers building code editors
- Educational platforms
- Documentation websites
- Apps showcasing code snippets
- Teams needing consistent syntax highlighting
Considerations
- Requires manual theme and language configuration
- Limited to static code highlighting (no real-time editing)
- May need additional setup for complex syntax rules
- Depends on external highlight.js library for parsing
- Not optimized for very large code files