A Flutter package providing customizable TextField and TextFormField widgets that integrate with the Google Maps Places API to enable address autocompletion. Users can type an address and receive real-time suggestions, improving form accuracy and user experience. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications requiring location input. It simplifies integration with Google's geocoding services without requiring manual API calls.
Use cases
- Address input in forms
- Location search in travel apps
- Delivery address selection
- User profile setup with location
- Geolocation-based filtering
- E-commerce checkout with address auto-fill
Key features
- Real-time address suggestions
- Customizable text fields
- Google Maps Places API integration
- Cross-platform support
- Easy setup with minimal code
- Configurable API key handling
Suitable for
- Mobile and web apps needing address input
- Travel and delivery applications
- E-commerce platforms
- Apps requiring geolocation data
- Developers seeking quick location picker integration
Considerations
- Requires a valid Google Maps API key
- May incur usage costs based on API calls
- Depends on internet connectivity
- Limited to Google Maps Places API results
- Potential latency during network requests
- Needs proper error handling for API failures