Overview
The video_url_validator package is a Dart utility designed to validate video URLs from popular platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, and others. It ensures that provided URLs conform to expected formats and are likely to be playable. The package supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications. It simplifies input validation in apps that accept user-provided video links, reducing errors and improving user experience.
Use cases
- Validating user-submitted video links
- Integrating with content submission forms
- Ensuring link compatibility before playback
- Filtering invalid or malformed URLs
- Supporting multi-platform video input handling
Key features
- Supports major video platforms
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Simple API integration
- Robust URL pattern matching
- Returns structured validation results
Suitable for
- Apps requiring video link input
- Content management systems
- Educational or social media platforms
- Video sharing or embedding features
- Developers building multimedia tools
Considerations
- Does not verify actual video availability
- Relies on URL structure, not server response
- May require updates for new platform changes
- Limited to known platform patterns
- Not suitable for real-time video streaming checks