geocoder_buddy

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Geocoder Buddy is a Flutter package that enables forward and reverse geocoding, as well as address search, without requiring an API key. It simplifies location-based functionality by leveraging built-in geolocation services across multiple platforms. Ideal for apps needing quick address resolution or coordinate conversion, it works seamlessly on Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package is lightweight and privacy-focused, avoiding external dependencies for geocoding tasks.

Use cases

Address lookup from coordinates
Coordinate conversion from addresses
Offline-friendly location search
Cross-platform geolocation features
Privacy-conscious app development

Key features

No API key required
Supports forward and reverse geocoding
Works on all major platforms
Lightweight and fast
Built-in address search
No external service dependency

Suitable for

Mobile and web apps with location needs
Apps prioritizing user privacy
Developers avoiding API costs
Prototyping location features
Simple geocoding requirements

Considerations

Limited to basic geocoding accuracy
Depends on device's native geolocation services
Not suitable for high-precision enterprise use
No real-time updates
May vary by platform implementation

Original README

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Features

Easy To Use
Fast & Secure
No Api Key Required
More Detailed Data
Search Locations Without Api Key

Getting Started

Run This Command in Terminal or Install in Your Way

flutter pub get geocoder_buddy

Searching Location

// GBSearchData Class Porvided By geocoder_buddy
List<GBSearchData> data = await GeocoderBuddy.query(query);

GBSearchData Class

  int placeId;
  int id;
  List<String> boundingbox;
  String lat;
  String lon;
  String displayName;
  int placeRank;
  double importance;

Converting GBSearchData To GBData

// GBData Class Porvided By geocoder_buddy
GBData data = await GeocoderBuddy.searchToGBData(GBSearchData data);

Getting Details From Latitude/Longitude

GBLatLng position = GBLatLng(38.8951,-77.0364);
GBData data = await GeocoderBuddy.findDetails(position);

GBData Class

  int placeId;
  String osmType;
  int id;
  String lat;
  String lon;
  int placeRank;
  double importance;
  String displayName;
  // Address Class Porvided By geocoder_buddy
  Address address;
  List<String> boundingbox;

Address Class

  String road;
  String houseNumber;
  String village;
  String city;
  String municipality;
  String county;
  String stateDistrict;
  String state;
  String iso31662Lvl4;
  String postcode;
  String country;
  String countryCode;

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License

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