Overview
A Flutter package that enables dynamic widget management based on the device's current internet connectivity status. It provides real-time monitoring of network availability across multiple platforms, allowing developers to conditionally display content, show loading indicators, or trigger fallback UIs when offline. The package integrates seamlessly into apps requiring responsive behavior under varying network conditions. With a simple API and cross-platform support, it ensures consistent user experience regardless of connection state.
Use cases
- Displaying offline banners
- Conditionally rendering network-dependent widgets
- Showing retry buttons when offline
- Loading placeholders during connectivity loss
- Handling API requests with network awareness
- Updating UI based on real-time connectivity changes
Key features
- Real-time connectivity monitoring
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Simple API for widget control
- Automatic state updates
- Supports all major desktop and mobile platforms
- Lightweight and easy to integrate
Suitable for
- Apps needing offline mode support
- Network-sensitive applications
- User interfaces requiring dynamic feedback
- Developers building responsive network-aware features
- Projects targeting Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux
Considerations
- Requires proper permissions on some platforms
- May need additional error handling for edge cases
- Not suitable for high-frequency polling scenarios
- Limited to connectivity status (not bandwidth)
- Depends on system-level network detection APIs