Overview
A Flutter package that provides a robust file download manager using isolated Dart threads for concurrent downloads. It supports real-time progress tracking, cancellation, pause, and resume functionality, ensuring efficient and responsive downloads without blocking the main UI thread. Built with cross-platform compatibility in mind, it works seamlessly on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package leverages isolates to handle heavy I/O operations safely and efficiently, making it ideal for apps requiring reliable background downloads.
Use cases
- Background file downloads
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Real-time download progress tracking
- Multiple simultaneous downloads
- Offline content caching
Key features
- Isolate-based concurrency
- Pause and resume downloads
- Download progress monitoring
- Cross-platform support
- Cancellation capability
Suitable for
- Apps needing background downloads
- Media streaming applications
- Large file transfer utilities
- Offline-first mobile apps
- Applications with multiple concurrent downloads
Considerations
- Requires proper error handling for network issues
- May need additional storage permission management
- Performance depends on device resources
- Not suitable for very small or frequent downloads
- Requires careful state management during app restarts