Overview
http_auth is a Dart package providing HTTP middleware for implementing Basic and Digest authentication in Flutter and other Dart applications. It integrates seamlessly with the http package, enabling secure request handling by automatically managing authentication headers. The middleware supports both client-side authentication mechanisms, making it suitable for APIs requiring user credentials. It is designed for simplicity and compatibility across multiple platforms, including mobile, web, and desktop. The package is lightweight and focused on core authentication needs without additional features.
Use cases
- Securing API requests with Basic auth
- Implementing Digest authentication in web apps
- Integrating with REST APIs requiring credentials
- Handling authenticated HTTP calls in cross-platform apps
- Automating authentication header management
Key features
- Supports HTTP Basic and Digest authentication
- Middleware integration with dart:io and http package
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Automatic header injection
- Simple configuration and setup
- Secure credential handling
Suitable for
- Developers building apps with authenticated APIs
- Projects requiring standard HTTP authentication
- Cross-platform applications needing consistent auth behavior
- Teams seeking lightweight authentication solutions
- Apps using RESTful services with basic auth
Considerations
- Does not support OAuth or token-based auth
- Limited to Basic and Digest schemes only
- Requires manual handling of session state
- Not suitable for complex authentication workflows
- No built-in UI components for login forms