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The input_history_text_field package provides a Flutter widget that automatically saves user input history and offers suggestions as users type. It enhances form usability by remembering previous entries, reducing repetitive typing. Ideal for search fields, login forms, or any input where past entries are valuable. The widget supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring consistent behavior across devices. Built with simplicity and performance in mind, it integrates seamlessly into existing Flutter applications.
Use cases
Search bars with auto-suggestions
Form inputs with history retention
Login or registration fields
User preference settings
Quick access to frequently entered text
Enhanced user experience in data entry
Key features
Automatic input history saving
Real-time suggestion as you type
Cross-platform compatibility
Simple integration with existing forms
Lightweight and performant
Supports all major Flutter platforms
Suitable for
Developers building search interfaces
Apps requiring repeated user input
Forms aiming to improve UX
Projects targeting multiple platforms
Teams wanting minimal setup for history features
Considerations
Requires manual handling of storage persistence
May need customization for large datasets
Not suitable for sensitive data due to local storage
Limited built-in styling options
Depends on external state management for advanced use cases
Original README
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input_history_text_field
A input_history_text_field widget is automatically saved and suggest as you type.
Overview
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Customize
Getting Started
Usage
The only key in the your widget of application set to historyKey, supports like a text_field.
InputHistoryTextField(
historyKey: "01",
),
a saved automatically as you type.( save up to limit, default to 5 )
a input history is suggested.
input history can be deleted.
Example
simple
All you need is a historyKey.
InputHistoryTextField(
historyKey: "01",
),
badge style
Change style to badge is listStyle = ListStyle.Badge