Overview
A Flutter package that efficiently manages image loading by first checking for a local file. If the image is not found locally, it downloads it from the network and saves it to disk for future use, reducing redundant downloads and improving performance. Ideal for apps requiring persistent image caching with minimal setup.
Use cases
- Caching remote images for offline access
- Reducing repeated network requests
- Improving app performance with local storage
- Displaying user profile pictures with fallbacks
- Loading images in list views with persistence
Key features
- Local file check before network fetch
- Automatic image saving after download
- Built-in caching mechanism
- Supports multiple platforms
- Simple API integration
Suitable for
- Apps needing offline image availability
- Image-heavy applications
- Developers seeking lightweight caching
- Projects with limited backend infrastructure
- Apps targeting mobile and desktop platforms
Considerations
- Requires file system permissions on some platforms
- Disk space usage increases over time
- No built-in expiration or cleanup strategy
- May need manual cache management
- Limited control over cache size or TTL