Overview
Highlighter is a Dart package that provides syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages and themes, ideal for code editors and documentation tools. It supports a wide range of languages and offers customizable themes to enhance code readability across platforms. The package integrates seamlessly into Flutter applications and is suitable for displaying formatted code in apps, tutorials, or IDE-like environments. With support for Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, it ensures consistent rendering across all target platforms.
Use cases
- Code editor widgets
- Documentation displays
- Tutorial apps
- IDE-like interfaces
- Live code previews
- Syntax-aware text rendering
Key features
- Supports numerous programming languages
- Multiple built-in themes
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Customizable styling
- Lightweight and efficient
- Easy integration with Flutter
Suitable for
- Developers building code editors
- Educational app creators
- Technical documentation tools
- UI components requiring syntax highlighting
- Apps with code display features
Considerations
- Requires manual theme and language configuration
- Performance may vary with large code blocks
- Limited to static highlighting (no real-time editing)
- Not designed for full IDE functionality
- Theme customization requires understanding of CSS-like syntax