Overview
The mailto package is a simple Dart library that enables Flutter developers to generate mailto links for sending emails directly from their apps. It supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package provides an easy-to-use API to construct email links with predefined recipients, subjects, bodies, and other parameters. Ideal for contact forms, support buttons, or any feature requiring email integration without external dependencies. It ensures consistent behavior across platforms by handling URL encoding and formatting automatically.
Use cases
- Creating contact forms
- Adding support buttons
- Generating email invitations
- Integrating with user feedback systems
- Simplifying email sharing
Key features
- Easy mailto link generation
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Supports subject and body parameters
- Automatic URL encoding
- Minimal dependency overhead
Suitable for
- Simple email actions
- Mobile and web apps
- Lightweight email integration
- Developers seeking minimal setup
Considerations
- Does not handle email client selection on some platforms
- Limited to basic email functionality
- No built-in error handling for email clients
- Requires user to have an email app configured