Overview
flutter_swipe_action_cell is a Flutter package that enables iOS-style swipe actions on list items, mimicking the interactive behavior found in native iOS table views. It allows users to reveal action buttons by swiping horizontally across a list cell, enhancing user interaction with intuitive gestures. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform apps seeking a consistent, polished UI experience. Developers can customize the appearance and behavior of swipe actions to fit their app’s design language.
Use cases
- Implementing iOS-style swipe-to-delete or swipe-to-action in lists
- Creating interactive list items with contextual actions
- Enhancing user experience in task management or messaging apps
- Building responsive and gesture-driven interfaces
- Adding swipe effects to chat or notification lists
- Designing modern, native-like mobile UIs
Key features
- iOS-style horizontal swipe actions
- Customizable action buttons and colors
- Support for multiple swipe directions
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Easy integration with ListView and other list widgets
- Configurable animation and timing
Suitable for
- Developers building iOS-inspired Flutter apps
- Teams prioritizing native-like UX patterns
- Apps requiring interactive list item behaviors
- UI-focused projects with gesture-based interactions
- Cross-platform developers targeting multiple operating systems
Considerations
- May require additional styling for non-iOS platforms
- Performance impact with large lists
- Limited built-in accessibility features
- Custom logic needed for complex action workflows
- Not optimized for vertical swipe gestures
- Requires careful handling of touch events in nested scroll contexts