Overview
flutter_use_video is a Flutter package that provides reactive video playback hooks, enabling seamless integration of video assets and network streams into Flutter apps. It offers useAssetVideo and useNetworkVideo hooks for managing video player state and lifecycle with minimal boilerplate. Designed for developers using the flutter_use ecosystem, it simplifies video handling in responsive UIs across Android, iOS, Web, and macOS platforms.
Use cases
- Integrating local video assets in mobile apps
- Streaming videos from URLs in web and mobile apps
- Building dynamic video galleries with state management
- Creating interactive video components with reactive updates
- Managing video playback lifecycle in complex UIs
Key features
- Reactive video player hooks
- Support for asset and network video sources
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Built-in state management
- Minimal setup with functional API
Suitable for
- Flutter developers using hooks pattern
- Apps requiring embedded video playback
- Projects targeting multiple platforms
- Developers seeking lightweight video solutions
- UI-heavy applications with video content
Considerations
- Requires flutter_use dependency
- Limited to basic playback controls
- No built-in video editing or advanced features
- Best suited for simple to moderate video use cases
- May need additional packages for full-featured players