Overview
A Flutter package enabling TCP socket communication for connecting, listening, and sending messages across platforms. It provides a straightforward interface to establish persistent TCP connections, handle real-time data exchange, and manage connection states. Ideal for applications requiring low-level network control, such as IoT devices, custom protocols, or backend integrations. The package supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. Built with Dart, it integrates seamlessly into existing Flutter projects.
Use cases
- Real-time device communication
- Custom protocol implementation
- IoT application networking
- Backend service integration
- Cross-platform networked apps
Key features
- TCP connection management
- Message sending and receiving
- Cross-platform support
- Connection state monitoring
- Simple API for socket operations
Suitable for
- Developers building real-time network apps
- IoT and embedded system integrations
- Applications needing direct TCP control
- Projects requiring lightweight RPC
- Teams targeting multiple operating systems
Considerations
- Requires network permissions on Android/iOS
- Manual error handling for connection drops
- No built-in encryption (use TLS separately)
- Limited documentation compared to mature packages
- Not suitable for high-level web protocols like HTTP