Overview
The search_cep package simplifies communication with the via_cep API to quickly retrieve detailed information about Brazilian postal codes (CEPs) and their corresponding locations. It provides an easy-to-use interface for fetching data such as street, neighborhood, city, and state, making it ideal for applications requiring geolocation or address validation in Brazil. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring broad compatibility across Flutter projects.
Use cases
- Address lookup by CEP
- Brazilian geolocation integration
- Form validation with CEP data
- Automated address filling
- Real-time location data retrieval
Key features
- Simple API integration
- Supports all major platforms
- Fast response times
- Comprehensive CEP details
- Error handling for invalid CEPs
Suitable for
- Flutter apps targeting Brazil
- Apps needing address autocomplete
- Location-based services
- E-commerce platforms
- Government or logistics systems
Considerations
- Requires internet connection
- Depends on external via_cep API
- Rate limits may apply
- Data accuracy relies on third-party source
- No offline caching included