Overview
A Flutter package designed to monitor internet connectivity with a customizable observing strategy. It provides real-time updates on network status across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Developers can tailor how connection changes are detected and responded to, enabling flexible integration into apps requiring reliable network awareness. The package simplifies handling online/offline states without relying on external dependencies for basic functionality.
Use cases
- Real-time network status monitoring
- Offline mode handling in apps
- Dynamic UI updates based on connectivity
- Background network state tracking
- App behavior adaptation during connectivity changes
- Automated retry logic for failed requests
Key features
- Customizable observing strategies
- Cross-platform support
- Real-time connectivity updates
- Lightweight and minimal dependencies
- Simple API for integration
- Configurable polling intervals
Suitable for
- Apps needing responsive network feedback
- Developers building offline-capable features
- Projects requiring platform-agnostic connectivity checks
- Teams prioritizing clean, maintainable code
- Applications with frequent network operations
Considerations
- May require additional permissions on some platforms
- Custom strategies need careful implementation
- Battery usage depends on polling frequency
- Not suitable for high-frequency, low-latency network checks
- Limited to basic connectivity detection (no speed or quality metrics)