Overview
A Flutter plugin that allows apps to receive shared content such as text, URLs, and images from other applications. It enables seamless integration with the device's sharing system on both Android and iOS, making it easy to handle intents triggered by external app actions like sharing a link or photo. The plugin is lightweight and straightforward to implement, supporting common sharing scenarios without requiring complex setup. It works reliably across platforms and is ideal for apps that need to process shared data in real time.
Use cases
- Handling shared links from browsers
- Receiving images from photo apps
- Processing text shares from messaging apps
- Enabling file import via sharing
- Supporting social media content sharing
Key features
- Cross-platform support (Android & iOS)
- Simple API for receiving shared data
- Supports text, URLs, and images
- Real-time intent handling
- Minimal configuration required
Suitable for
- Social media apps
- Content aggregation tools
- File import features
- Productivity apps
- Apps with user-generated content
Considerations
- Requires proper platform permissions
- May need background execution handling
- Limited to sharing intents from other apps
- Not suitable for sending shared content
- Depends on external app triggers