Overview
idb_sqflite provides an IndexedDB-compatible API built on top of sqflite, enabling persistent SQL database operations in Flutter applications across mobile, desktop, and DartVM environments. It allows developers to use familiar IndexedDB patterns for data storage while leveraging sqflite's robust SQLite backend. This package is ideal for apps requiring offline-first functionality with structured data persistence. It supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Use cases
- Offline-first mobile and desktop apps
- Data persistence in Flutter web applications
- Cross-platform database management
- Applications needing IndexedDB-like APIs
- Storing structured user data locally
Key features
- IndexedDB API compatibility
- Built on sqflite for reliable SQLite access
- Supports all Flutter platforms
- Efficient local data storage
- Simple async/await interface
Suitable for
- Flutter developers seeking IndexedDB-like behavior
- Apps requiring offline data persistence
- Desktop and mobile applications using SQLite
- Projects targeting multiple platforms with consistent DB access
- Developers familiar with IndexedDB semantics
Considerations
- Requires sqflite as a dependency
- Limited to SQLite-based storage
- Not suitable for very large datasets
- Platform-specific SQLite limitations may apply
- API abstraction may hide some low-level sqflite features