Overview
The windows_notification package enables Flutter applications on Windows to send system notifications using customizable templates. It integrates with the Windows Notification API, allowing developers to display toast notifications with titles, messages, and rich content such as images and buttons. This package is ideal for desktop apps that require timely user alerts or status updates. It supports both simple and advanced notification layouts, making it suitable for productivity tools, messaging apps, and background services. The package is lightweight and designed specifically for Windows platforms.
Use cases
- Sending app alerts
- Displaying system notifications
- User activity reminders
- Background task notifications
- Real-time update displays
Key features
- Customizable notification templates
- Support for rich content like images
- Integration with Windows Notification API
- Simple and intuitive API
- Platform-specific for Windows
Suitable for
- Windows desktop apps
- Productivity tools
- Messaging applications
- Background services
- System monitoring utilities
Considerations
- Limited to Windows platform
- Requires Windows 10 or later
- No support for Linux or macOS
- Notification behavior may vary by Windows version
- Permissions may need configuration in some environments