Supercharge Your Flutter Desktop App with Window Management

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Supercharge Your Flutter Desktop App with Window Management

Elevate your Flutter desktop applications to a whole new level with the power of window management. This plugin empowers you to effortlessly control various aspects of your window, including resizing, repositioning, hiding, and more.

Getting Started

  1. Installation: Add the following line to your pubspec.yaml file:
dependencies:
  window_manager: ^0.3.8
  1. Initialization: Initialize the windowManager after ensuring WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized().
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:window_manager/window_manager.dart';

void main() async {
  WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
  await windowManager.ensureInitialized();

  // ... Your app code
}

Window Control

Resizing and Moving

Resizing and moving the window is a breeze with the setBounds method:

// Set the window's position and size
await windowManager.setBounds(Rect.fromLTWH(100, 100, 800, 600));

Maximizing, Minimizing, and Restoring

Maximize, minimize, or restore the window with a single line of code:

// Maximize the window
await windowManager.maximize();

// Minimize the window
await windowManager.minimize();

// Restore the window to its previous state
await windowManager.restore();

Full Screen Management

Toggle full-screen mode with ease:

// Enter full-screen mode
await windowManager.setFullScreen(true);

// Exit full-screen mode
await windowManager.setFullScreen(false);

Window Visibility

Hide or show the window as needed:

// Hide the window
await windowManager.hide();

// Show the window
await windowManager.show();

Customizing the Window
Modify the window's appearance and behavior:

// Set the window title
await windowManager.setTitle('My Awesome App');

// Set the background color
await windowManager.setBackgroundColor(Colors.blue);

// Disable the title bar
await windowManager.setTitleBarStyle(TitleBarStyle.hidden);

Event Handling

Stay informed about window events such as closing, focus changes, and more:

import 'package:flutter/cupertino.dart';
import 'package:window_manager/window_manager.dart';

class MyApp extends StatefulWidget {
  @override
  _MyAppState createState() => _MyAppState();
}

class _MyAppState extends State with WindowListener {
  @override
  void initState() {
    super.initState();
    windowManager.addListener(this);
  }

  @override
  void onWindowClose() {
    print('Window is closing!');
  }
}

Conclusion

The window_manager plugin opens up a world of possibilities for Flutter desktop development. Now you can build sophisticated applications that seamlessly integrate with the native windowing system. With its comprehensive API and well-documented usage, this plugin empowers you to create truly exceptional user experiences.

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