Overview
The io package provides essential utilities for Dart VM applications, offering support for ANSI color codes in terminal output, file copying operations, and standardized exit code values. It enhances command-line tool development by simplifying common runtime tasks. Designed for use in developer tools and scripts, it ensures consistent behavior across platforms like Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package is lightweight and focused on core functionality needed during development and execution.
Use cases
- Building CLI tools
- Formatting terminal output with colors
- Copying files programmatically
- Defining standard exit codes
- Cross-platform script execution
Key features
- ANSI color support
- File copy utilities
- Standardized exit codes
- VM runtime compatibility
- Platform-agnostic design
Suitable for
- Command-line application developers
- Dart tooling creators
- Script automation
- Cross-platform build processes
- CLI-based testing frameworks
Considerations
- Not intended for Flutter UI apps
- Limited to Dart VM environment
- No web platform support
- Requires manual dependency management
- Best suited for server-side or dev-tool scenarios