google_places_flutter

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A customizable Google Places autocomplete widget for Flutter apps on Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It enables users to search for locations with real-time suggestions powered by the Google Places API. The package simplifies integration of place selection into forms or maps, offering a seamless experience across platforms. Developers can customize appearance, handle place selections, and manage location queries efficiently. Ideal for applications requiring address input, location-based services, or geocoding features.

Use cases

Address input in forms
Location-based app features
Geocoding and map integration
Travel and delivery apps
User profile location setup
Event location selection

Key features

Real-time place suggestions
Cross-platform support
Customizable UI
Place details retrieval
Easy API integration
Supports multiple platforms

Suitable for

Mobile and web apps needing location search
Developers using Google Places API
Apps requiring accurate address input
Location-aware applications
Teams building cross-platform solutions

Considerations

Requires Google Places API key
May incur usage costs
Depends on internet connectivity
Limited customization of autocomplete dropdown
Potential latency in suggestions
Needs proper error handling for API failures

Original README

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Add dependency into pubspec.yml

dependencies:
  flutter:
    sdk: flutter
  google_places_flutter: <last-version>

Google AutoComplete TextField Widget code

    GooglePlaceAutoCompleteTextField(
        textEditingController: controller,
        googleAPIKey: "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY",
        inputDecoration: InputDecoration()
        debounceTime: 800 // default 600 ms,
        countries: ["in","fr"],// optional by default null is set
        isLatLngRequired:true,// if you required coordinates from place detail
        getPlaceDetailWithLatLng: (Prediction prediction) {
         // this method will return latlng with place detail
        print("placeDetails" + prediction.lng.toString());
        }, // this callback is called when isLatLngRequired is true
        itemClick: (Prediction prediction) {
         controller.text=prediction.description;
          controller.selection = TextSelection.fromPosition(TextPosition(offset: prediction.description.length));
        }
        // if we want to make custom list item builder
        itemBuilder: (context, index, Prediction prediction) {
          return Container(
            padding: EdgeInsets.all(10),
            child: Row(
              children: [
                Icon(Icons.location_on),
                SizedBox(
                  width: 7,
                ),
                Expanded(child: Text("${prediction.description??""}"))
              ],
            ),
          );
        }
        // if you want to add seperator between list items
        seperatedBuilder: Divider(),
        // want to show close icon 
        isCrossBtnShown: true,
        // optional container padding
         containerHorizontalPadding: 10,
         // place type
        placeType: PlaceType.geocode,
        // keyboard type (defaults to TextInputType.streetAddress)
        keyboardType: TextInputType.text, // optional - defaults to streetAddress for better address input
         
         
        
        
    )

Customization Option

You can customize a text field input decoration and debounce time

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