pretty_dio_logger

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Pretty Dio Logger is a Flutter/Dart package that enhances network request debugging by providing a clean, readable log format for Dio HTTP client operations. It acts as an interceptor, capturing requests and responses with detailed information such as headers, status codes, and timing. Designed for developers, it simplifies troubleshooting API interactions during development. The logs are color-coded and structured for clarity across platforms. It integrates seamlessly with existing Dio setups and supports all major platforms including mobile, web, and desktop.

Use cases

Debugging API calls in development
Monitoring request/response flow
Improving visibility of network errors
Enhancing team collaboration through clear logs
Testing API integrations

Key features

Color-coded console output
Detailed request/response logging
Easy integration with Dio
Supports all Flutter platforms
Minimal configuration required
Timestamp and duration tracking

Suitable for

Flutter developers using Dio
Teams focused on debugging network issues
Apps requiring transparent API communication
Development and testing environments
Projects emphasizing developer experience

Considerations

Not recommended for production use
May increase log verbosity
Requires manual removal before release
Limited customization options
No built-in log filtering
Depends on Dio being used in the project

Original README

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Pretty Dio logger is a Dio interceptor that logs network calls in a pretty, easy to read format.

Usage

Simply add PrettyDioLogger to your dio interceptors.

Dio dio = Dio();
dio.interceptors.add(PrettyDioLogger());

// customization
   dio.interceptors.add(PrettyDioLogger(
        requestHeader: true,
        requestBody: true,
        responseBody: true,
        responseHeader: false,
        error: true,
        compact: true,
        maxWidth: 90,
        enabled: kDebugMode,
        filter: (options, args){
            // don't print requests with uris containing '/posts' 
            if(options.path.contains('/posts')){
              return false;
            }
            // don't print responses with unit8 list data
            return !args.isResponse || !args.hasUint8ListData;
          }
      )
    );