Overview
The tbib_downloader package enables file downloading in Flutter apps with support for progress tracking, notifications, and real-time byte updates. It allows users to monitor download progress through on-screen or system notifications and provides callbacks for received and total bytes. Designed for Android and iOS, it simplifies handling file downloads with minimal setup. Ideal for apps requiring reliable background downloads and user feedback during transfers.
Use cases
- Downloading files with progress tracking
- Displaying download notifications
- Monitoring byte-by-byte download progress
- Handling large file downloads
- Integrating background download functionality
- Showing real-time download status
Key features
- Progress and byte tracking
- System notifications for downloads
- Callback for received and total bytes
- Support for Android and iOS
- Simple integration via pub
- Background download support
Suitable for
- Apps needing file downloads
- Media or document download features
- Apps requiring user feedback during downloads
- Developers building offline content
- Projects with large file transfer needs
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific permissions
- Limited to Android and iOS
- No built-in pause/resume functionality
- Depends on external repository
- May need additional error handling
- Notification behavior varies by platform