Overview
win_toast is a Flutter plugin designed for Windows that enables developers to create and display toast notifications in the system's notification center. It integrates seamlessly with the Windows Notification API, allowing apps to deliver timely, user-friendly alerts. The plugin supports basic toast messages with titles, subtitles, and icons, enhancing user engagement without disrupting workflow. It is ideal for desktop applications requiring lightweight feedback mechanisms.
Use cases
- Displaying app status updates
- Notifying users of completed tasks
- Providing real-time alerts
- Enhancing user experience with non-intrusive feedback
- Sending reminders or notifications
Key features
- Windows-specific toast notifications
- Simple API for message creation
- Supports title, subtitle, and icon
- Integrates with Windows notification center
- Lightweight and efficient
Suitable for
- Desktop Windows applications
- Apps needing system-level notifications
- Developers targeting Windows platform
- User-facing desktop tools
- Non-blocking alert systems
Considerations
- Only works on Windows platforms
- Requires Windows 10 or later
- Limited customization compared to native APIs
- No support for Linux or macOS
- Depends on correct Windows SDK setup