Overview
workmanager_web provides an experimental web implementation of the workmanager package, enabling background task execution on Flutter Web apps using Service Workers and Web Workers. It allows scheduling and running tasks even when the app is not actively in use, mimicking native background processing capabilities. This package is designed to support periodic and one-time tasks in web environments where traditional background execution is limited.
Use cases
- Scheduling periodic data syncs
- Running background tasks after app closure
- Implementing push notification handling
- Executing long-running operations without blocking UI
- Supporting offline-first applications
Key features
- Service Worker integration
- Web Worker-based task execution
- Periodic and one-time task scheduling
- Experimental web compatibility
- Minimal runtime overhead
Suitable for
- Flutter Web developers needing background tasks
- Apps requiring scheduled maintenance
- Offline-capable web applications
- Developers testing background workflows on web
Considerations
- Experimental status with potential instability
- Limited browser support for Service Workers
- No guaranteed execution timing on all browsers
- Requires HTTPS in production
- Not suitable for critical time-sensitive operations