Overview
A simple and robust Dart library for connecting to FTP servers, enabling seamless file transfers across multiple platforms. It provides a straightforward API to interact with remote FTP servers, supporting common operations like uploading, downloading, listing files, and managing directories. Designed for reliability and ease of use, it integrates smoothly into Flutter applications targeting Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Ideal for apps requiring secure or automated file handling over FTP.
Use cases
- File transfer between app and FTP server
- Automated backup systems
- Remote file management in apps
- Syncing app data with FTP storage
- Downloading configuration files from FTP
Key features
- Cross-platform support
- Simple and intuitive API
- Robust error handling
- Supports file upload/download
- Directory listing and navigation
Suitable for
- Developers building file-sync apps
- Apps needing remote file access
- Backend services using FTP
- IoT devices managing files via FTP
- Educational projects on network protocols
Considerations
- Requires stable internet connection
- No built-in encryption (use FTPS if needed)
- Limited to FTP protocol only
- May need firewall configuration
- Not suitable for high-security environments without additional measures