Overview
A Flutter package that provides a modal progress indicator widget designed to fade in and out smoothly. It wraps around any widget to temporarily block user interaction during asynchronous operations, such as API calls or data processing. Ideal for displaying loading states without disrupting the UI flow. The overlay can be controlled programmatically, offering a clean and customizable way to indicate ongoing tasks across multiple platforms.
Use cases
- Showing loading state during API requests
- Blocking UI during data processing
- Improving UX during async operations
- Providing visual feedback in forms
- Managing background tasks in apps
- Enhancing responsiveness in web and mobile apps
Key features
- Smooth fade-in/out animations
- Programmable overlay control
- Supports all major platforms
- Easy integration with existing widgets
- Customizable appearance
- Non-blocking parent widget interaction when inactive
Suitable for
- Developers building responsive Flutter apps
- Teams prioritizing user experience
- Apps requiring clear loading indicators
- Cross-platform applications
- UI-heavy applications
- Projects using async workflows
Considerations
- May require careful state management
- Overlay visibility must be manually toggled
- Performance impact on complex UIs
- Limited customization options for advanced styling
- Not suitable for persistent loading states
- Depends on correct widget tree structure