Overview
A lightweight Flutter package that simplifies saving and loading application settings from a YAML file. It abstracts away the complexity of manual YAML parsing and file handling, allowing developers to work with settings as simple key-value pairs. Ideal for apps needing persistent configuration storage without boilerplate code. The package supports all major platforms, including mobile, desktop, and web, ensuring consistent behavior across environments.
Use cases
- Storing user preferences
- Managing app configuration
- Persisting settings between sessions
- Enabling environment-specific configurations
- Simplifying setup for development and production
- Reducing boilerplate in config management
Key features
- Automatic YAML file read/write
- Simple key-value interface
- Cross-platform support
- Minimal setup required
- No external dependencies
- Handles file creation and error cases
Suitable for
- Small to medium apps with static settings
- Developers seeking quick config persistence
- Projects avoiding complex databases
- Teams preferring human-readable config files
- Prototyping or MVP development
- Apps with environment-based configurations
Considerations
- Not suitable for large or frequently updated datasets
- Manual file path management required
- Limited validation on data types
- Best for non-sensitive data
- Requires proper file permissions on target platforms
- YAML syntax must be correct to avoid parsing errors