MaikuB/flutter_local_notifications

Desktop support (Linux, Windows)

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#746 opened on Aug 7, 2020

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Description

I see that you are trying to implement macOS support and it would be appropriate to add Windows and Linux as well. Windows has a native Win32 API, while Linux uses libnotify library, which covers cases for different desktop environments.

  • Linux
  • Windows

Contributor guide

Tech stack
dart
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Flutter plugin developmentFamiliarity with Win32 API and libnotifyDart programming
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Examine the existing macOS implementation in the repository's native code (e.g., macos/Classes/). For Windows, research Win32 API notification functions like Shell NotifyIcon. For Linux, research the libnotify library. Create platform specific plugins following Flutter's platform channel pattern. Refer to comments in the issue for any additional guidance from maintainers.