os_detect

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The os_detect package provides a platform-independent way to detect the operating system on which a Dart application is running. It offers a simple API to identify the current OS across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. This enables developers to write cross-platform code that adapts behavior based on the underlying operating system without relying on platform-specific checks. The package is part of the Dart core libraries, ensuring reliability and consistency. It's ideal for applications needing OS-aware logic, such as file path handling or UI adjustments.

Use cases

Cross-platform app behavior customization
File path formatting based on OS
Conditional UI rendering
System-specific feature detection
Debugging and logging by OS
Integration with native OS features

Key features

Supports all major platforms
Simple and consistent API
Part of Dart core libraries
No external dependencies
Accurate OS identification
Lightweight and efficient

Suitable for

Developers building multi-platform Flutter apps
Apps requiring OS-specific logic
Tools needing runtime OS awareness
Cross-platform utilities
Dart library maintainers

Considerations

Limited to OS detection only
Does not provide detailed OS version info
Not suitable for low-level system operations
Requires careful handling in web context
No runtime configuration options
Depends on Dart SDK availability

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Overview

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