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pluto_layout

PlutoLayout is a Flutter UI package that can configure a menu or tab screen on each side.

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flutter pub add pluto_layout

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PlutoLayout is a Flutter package designed to create customizable menu or tab interfaces on any side of the screen. It enables developers to build responsive, side-based navigation layouts with ease, supporting both horizontal and vertical arrangements. Ideal for dashboards, admin panels, or apps requiring collapsible sidebars, it offers smooth transitions and flexible positioning across multiple platforms. The package integrates seamlessly into existing Flutter projects using a simple pub add command.

Use cases

  • Side navigation menus
  • Dashboard UIs
  • Collapsible panels
  • Admin dashboards
  • Responsive layouts
  • Tabbed interface design

Key features

  • Side-by-side layout configuration
  • Customizable menu positions
  • Smooth animations
  • Cross-platform support
  • Easy integration via pub
  • Flexible widget placement

Suitable for

  • Developers building dashboard apps
  • UI designers needing side navigation
  • Projects requiring responsive layouts
  • Flutter beginners exploring layout patterns
  • Apps with complex navigation needs

Considerations

  • May require additional styling for custom themes
  • Limited documentation beyond basic examples
  • Best suited for single-pane layouts
  • Performance impact with deeply nested widgets
  • Not ideal for full-screen modal overlays

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PlutoLayout - v1.0.0

License: MIT

PlutoLayout is a Flutter UI package that can configure a menu or tab screen on each side.
You can adjust the width of the tab menu by dragging the right border of the tab menu.
You can also assign custom shortcut keys to open or close tab views and resize tab views.

Demo

Demo Web

Installation

pub.dev

Screenshot

PlutoLayout Screenshot

Usage
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:flutter/services.dart';
import 'package:pluto_layout/pluto_layout.dart';

void main() {
  runApp(const ExampleApp());
}

class ExampleApp extends StatelessWidget {
  const ExampleApp({super.key});

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return MaterialApp(
      debugShowCheckedModeBanner: false,
      theme: ThemeData.dark(useMaterial3: true),
      home: const ExamplePage(),
    );
  }
}

class ExamplePage extends StatefulWidget {
  const ExamplePage({super.key});

  @override
  State<ExamplePage> createState() => _ExamplePageState();
}

class _ExamplePageState extends State<ExamplePage> {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      body: PlutoLayout(
        shortcuts: {
          LogicalKeySet(LogicalKeyboardKey.escape):
          PlutoLayoutActions.hideAllTabView(),
          LogicalKeySet(LogicalKeyboardKey.alt, LogicalKeyboardKey.digit1):
          PlutoLayoutActions.rotateTabView(
            PlutoLayoutContainerDirection.left,
          ),
          LogicalKeySet(LogicalKeyboardKey.alt, LogicalKeyboardKey.digit2):
          PlutoLayoutActions.rotateTabView(
            PlutoLayoutContainerDirection.right,
          ),
          LogicalKeySet(LogicalKeyboardKey.alt, LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowUp):
          PlutoLayoutActions.increaseTabView(),
          LogicalKeySet(LogicalKeyboardKey.alt, LogicalKeyboardKey.arrowDown):
          PlutoLayoutActions.decreaseTabView(),
        },
        body: const PlutoLayoutContainer(
          child: Text('Body container'),
        ),
        top: PlutoLayoutContainer(
          child: PlutoLayoutTabs(
            items: [
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'top1',
                title: 'top1',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('top1'),
              ),
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'top2',
                title: 'top2',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('top2'),
              ),
            ],
          ),
        ),
        left: PlutoLayoutContainer(
          child: PlutoLayoutTabs(
            items: [
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'left1',
                title: 'left1',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('left1'),
              ),
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'left2',
                title: 'left2',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('left2'),
              ),
            ],
          ),
        ),
        right: PlutoLayoutContainer(
          child: PlutoLayoutTabs(
            items: [
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'right1',
                title: 'right1',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('right1'),
              ),
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'right2',
                title: 'right2',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('right2'),
              ),
            ],
          ),
        ),
        bottom: PlutoLayoutContainer(
          child: PlutoLayoutTabs(
            items: [
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'bottom1',
                title: 'bottom1',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('bottom1'),
              ),
              PlutoLayoutTabItem(
                id: 'bottom2',
                title: 'bottom2',
                tabViewBuilder: (e) => const Text('bottom2'),
              ),
            ],
          ),
        ),
      ),
    );
  }
}

Flutter version compatible
Flutter PlutoLayout
3.7.0 or higher 1.0.0 or higher
Less than 3.3.7 0.x

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