Overview
The installed_apps package is a Flutter plugin that provides utility methods to retrieve information about installed applications on Android devices. It enables developers to list installed apps, access their package names, labels, and other metadata, facilitating app management features within Flutter applications. Designed specifically for Android, it integrates seamlessly with the platform's package manager. The plugin is lightweight and ideal for use cases requiring app discovery or device-level app analysis.
Use cases
- Listing installed apps on Android
- Retrieving app package names
- Displaying app icons and labels
- Building app management tools
- Analyzing device app inventory
Key features
- Android-only support
- Simple API for app listing
- Access to package metadata
- Lightweight and efficient
- No additional permissions required
Suitable for
- Android app developers
- App discovery features
- Device analytics tools
- Custom app launchers
- System-level app utilities
Considerations
- Limited to Android platforms
- Does not support iOS
- Requires Android SDK 21+
- No real-time app installation monitoring
- Metadata may vary by device manufacturer