Overview
space_gen is a Flutter/Dart package that generates high-quality code from OpenAPI specifications. Designed for developers who rely on API contracts, it automates the creation of type-safe, maintainable client code, reducing manual effort and potential errors. The generator emphasizes clean structure, proper naming conventions, and compatibility with Dart's ecosystem. It supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications. With integration via `flutter pub add`, it streamlines API development workflows.
Use cases
- Generating client code from OpenAPI specs
- Automating API client development
- Ensuring type safety in API calls
- Cross-platform API integration
- Reducing boilerplate in REST clients
Key features
- High-quality code generation
- Type-safe output
- Support for multiple platforms
- Clean and readable code structure
- Seamless Flutter integration
Suitable for
- API-first development teams
- Cross-platform mobile and desktop apps
- Developers using OpenAPI/Swagger
- Projects requiring maintainable API clients
- Teams focused on code quality
Considerations
- Requires valid OpenAPI specification
- Initial setup needed for code generation
- May need customization for complex APIs
- Dependent on generator updates
- Not a runtime library but a build-time tool