The FlNodes Framework is a modular, scalable ecosystem for building sophisticated node-based applications in Flutter. Designed for developers who need professional-grade visual editors, workflow tools, and graph-based interfaces, FlNodes provides a complete solution from low-level rendering to high-level abstractions.
A screenshot from our visual scripting example app
💡 Use Cases
Whether you're building tools for developers, designers, or end-users, FlNodes provides the building blocks for:
🎮 Visual Scripting Editors – Game logic, automation flows, or state machines.
🛠 Workflow & Process Designers – Business rules, decision trees, and automation paths.
🎨 Shader & Material Graphs – Build custom shaders visually.
📊 Dataflow Tools – ETL pipelines, AI workflows, and processing graphs.
🤖 ML Architecture Visualizers – Visualize and configure neural networks.
🔊 Modular Audio Systems – Synthesizers, effect chains, or sequencing tools.
🧠 Graph-Based UIs – Mind maps, dependency trees, and hierarchical structures.
🏗️ Framework Architecture
The FlNodes Framework is organized as a monorepo with specialized packages:
📦 Core Packages
fl_nodes_core – The engine that powers the FlNodes Framework.
fl_nodes – A proxy export package that maintains backward compatibility with earlier versions of the FlNodes framework.
🔌 Coming Soon
fl_nodes_visual_scripting
fl_nodes_mind_maps
fl_nodes_flow_graphs
📚 Getting Started
For a fast and easy setup, check out our Quickstart Guide. It covers the basics to get you up and running with FlNodes in no time!
If you're migrating from an earlier version, the fl_nodes package maintains backward compatibility while providing access to the new modular architecture.
📦 Installation
Choose the package that fits your needs:
dependencies:# For most users - high-level API with full featuresfl_nodes:^latest_version# For advanced users needing low-level controlfl_nodes_core:^latest_version
Regardless of the package you choose you must add the following asset:
