Overview
OverlayTutorial is a Flutter package designed to guide users through app features by highlighting specific widgets with a cut-out overlay. It enables developers to display interactive hints next to the highlighted area, improving onboarding and user engagement. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it versatile for cross-platform applications. With simple integration via pub add, it enhances feature discovery without disrupting the UI.
Use cases
- Onboarding new users
- Highlighting key UI elements
- Guiding users through complex workflows
- Improving app usability
- Introducing new features
- Educating users on app functionality
Key features
- Cut-out hole over target widget
- Customizable hint placement
- Cross-platform support
- Easy integration with pub
- Configurable overlay appearance
- Supports multiple platform targets
Suitable for
- App onboarding flows
- Feature discovery tools
- User education interfaces
- Mobile and web applications
- UX improvement projects
- Interactive tutorials
Considerations
- May require careful positioning for optimal UX
- Performance impact with many overlays
- Limited customization beyond basic styling
- Depends on correct widget hierarchy
- Not suitable for static documentation
- Requires testing across all target platforms