Overview
A Flutter package that extends path_provider to offer enhanced file system access, including app-specific directories, root storage paths, and real-time monitoring of external storage and SD card space on Android. It simplifies file management by providing reliable, platform-aware paths and storage capacity insights. Designed for developers needing deeper control over local file operations in apps handling media, caching, or large data files.
Use cases
- Managing app cache and temporary files
- Storing user-generated content
- Monitoring SD card storage availability
- Handling large media files
- Backing up data to external storage
- Optimizing disk usage in apps
Key features
- Access to app-specific directories
- Root storage path retrieval
- Real-time external storage space monitoring
- Android-specific SD card support
- Platform-agnostic file path resolution
- Improved reliability for file operations
Suitable for
- Apps requiring extensive file storage
- Media-heavy applications
- Data-intensive mobile apps
- Developers targeting Android with external storage needs
- Apps needing disk space awareness
Considerations
- Limited to Android for SD card features
- Requires runtime permissions for external storage
- May need additional error handling for edge cases
- Not compatible with iOS due to platform restrictions
- Depends on underlying path_provider package
- No built-in file encryption or security features