Package detailsv1.0.0

window_to_front

To have the application automatically bring itself to the front of the stack of application windows for Mac, Linux & Desktop.

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Install package

flutter pub add window_to_front

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The window_to_front package enables desktop applications built with Flutter to automatically bring their window to the front of the window stack on macOS, Windows, and Linux. This is particularly useful for apps that need to capture user attention, such as notification tools, system monitors, or utilities requiring immediate interaction. The package provides a simple API to focus the app's window across different operating systems without requiring platform-specific code. It integrates seamlessly into existing Flutter projects and works reliably on supported desktop platforms.

Use cases

Notification pop-ups
System utility apps
Task reminder tools
Auto-focus during events
Desktop automation workflows

Key features

Cross-platform desktop support
Simple API integration
Automatic window focus
No native code required
Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Suitable for

Desktop app developers
Notification systems
User-facing utilities
Automation tools
Apps needing immediate visibility

Considerations

Limited to desktop platforms
May require user permission on some OS
Behavior varies slightly by OS
Not suitable for mobile apps
Depends on underlying OS window management

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window_to_front

A Flutter plugin that brings your desktop application window back to the front of the window stack.

After an authentication flow — or any other use case where you hand off to an external program such as a web browser — the user is often left staring at the browser window. Ideally the application should return to the front automatically. window_to_front does exactly that.

Supported platforms

Platform	Supported
Windows	✅
Linux	✅
macOS	✅

Installation

Add the dependency to your pubspec.yaml:

dependencies:
  window_to_front: ^0.0.4

Then run:

flutter pub get

Usage

import 'package:window_to_front/window_to_front.dart';

// Call this when you want your application window to come to the front,
// for example right after returning from an external browser sign-in flow.
await WindowToFront.activate();

See the example for a complete sample.