Overview
A Dart package that provides convenient helpers for running system processes across Linux, Windows, and macOS. It includes utilities for executing commands, managing process output, and locating executables using a 'which'-like feature. Designed for cross-platform desktop development, it simplifies automation tasks such as running shell scripts, compiling code, or interacting with command-line tools. The package integrates seamlessly with Flutter projects targeting desktop platforms.
Use cases
- Running shell commands from Flutter apps
- Automating build and deployment workflows
- Executing external CLI tools
- Cross-platform script execution
- Managing process input/output streams
Key features
- Cross-platform process execution
- 'which' utility for finding executables
- Simple API for running commands
- Support for stdin/stdout/stderr handling
- Integration with Flutter desktop targets
Suitable for
- Desktop automation in Flutter apps
- CI/CD pipeline scripting
- Tooling and build systems
- Developers targeting multiple operating systems
- Command-line tool integration
Considerations
- Limited to desktop platforms (not mobile)
- Requires proper permissions for system commands
- May need error handling for non-existent executables
- Not optimized for high-frequency process spawning
- Depends on platform-specific system calls