Flutter-Elinux

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flutter-elinux is a Coding & Development tool that extends the Flutter SDK for embedded Linux devices. It enables building and debugging Flutter apps for eLinux, offering lightweight performance and cross-building support.

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Open Source

Free tier

Yes

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Skill level

Technical

About

What is flutter-elinux?

flutter-elinux is a non-official extension to the Flutter SDK, specifically designed to build and debug Flutter applications for Embedded Linux (eLinux) devices. It leverages flutter-embedded-linux, which serves as the Flutter embedder for eLinux, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance. Key features include lightweight operation compared to standard Flutter desktop for Linux (as it doesn't rely on X11 and GTK), support for arm64/x64 devices, and minimal dependent libraries. It facilitates embedded software development with cross-building capabilities from x64 to arm64, and allows installation, uninstallation, and debugging on remote target devices. The tool also supports various display backends like Wayland, DRM, GBM, EGLStream for NVIDIA, and X11, along with comprehensive input support for keyboard, mouse, and touch. API compatibility with Flutter desktop for Windows and GLFW ensures a familiar development experience.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to create high-performance Flutter applications for embedded Linux devices, debug them remotely, and leverage cross-building capabilities. Especially valuable for those requiring lightweight solutions without X11/GTK dependencies and broad display backend support.

Common actions

build embedded apps

debug Flutter apps

develop for eLinux

optimize Flutter performance

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Capabilities

Key features

Embedded Linux Flutter extension
Lightweight performance
Arm64/x64 device support
Cross-building x64 to arm64
Flutter plugins support
Multiple display backends
API compatibility

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What are the main advantages of flutter-elinux over standard Flutter desktop for Linux?

flutter-elinux is optimized for embedded systems, offering a more lightweight solution by not relying on X11 and GTK. This results in better performance and reduced resource usage, making it ideal for resource-constrained embedded Linux devices compared to the standard Flutter desktop environment.

Does flutter-elinux support cross-compilation for different architectures?

Yes, flutter-elinux supports cross-building from x64 to arm64 architectures. This feature is crucial for embedded software development, allowing developers to build applications on a powerful x64 development machine and deploy them to arm64-based embedded Linux target devices.

What display backends are supported by flutter-elinux?

flutter-elinux supports a variety of display backends, including Wayland, Direct Rendering Module (DRM), Generic Buffer Management (GBM), EGLStream for NVIDIA devices, and X11. This flexibility allows developers to integrate Flutter applications with different display environments commonly found in embedded Linux systems.

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