Network Ninja is a debugging tool for Flutter that logs network requests and responses with a floating bubble UI, enabling real-time monitoring of API calls across multiple platforms. It helps developers inspect headers, status codes, request bodies, and response data directly within the app during development. The library integrates seamlessly into Flutter projects and provides an intuitive interface to track network activity without requiring external tools. Ideal for troubleshooting connectivity issues and optimizing API performance.
Use cases
- Real-time API call inspection
- Debugging HTTP request/response issues
- Monitoring network performance during development
- Tracking API usage in complex apps
- Testing API endpoints in isolation
Key features
- Floating bubble UI for easy access
- Detailed logging of request and response data
- Cross-platform support (Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Minimal setup with pub add command
- Visual indicators for request status and timing
Suitable for
- Flutter developers in debug mode
- Teams focusing on API reliability
- Apps with heavy network usage
- Frontend developers testing backend integrations
- Mobile and web application debugging
Considerations
- Not intended for production use
- May impact performance slightly in high-traffic scenarios
- Floating UI may interfere with certain layouts
- Requires manual enablement in code
- Limited customization options for UI appearance