Stream Chat Flutter v5: Announcing Desktop and Web Support
Blog post from Stream
Version 5.0.0 of the Stream Chat Flutter SDK introduces enhanced support for desktop and web platforms, allowing developers to create a seamless chat experience across all major platforms using the UI package. This update adapts the UI to better utilize larger screen sizes, introduces native platform interactions, and provides new functionalities like right-click context menus, drag-and-drop attachments, and improved controls for message input, making the chat experience more intuitive. Additionally, the release includes a new StreamChatConfiguration class for easier SDK configuration, new widgets for displaying channel members, and a refactored AttachmentPicker for greater flexibility. Deprecated components from version 4 have been removed, and the codebase has been improved for better readability and reusability. Stream encourages users to share their creations and provides a 30-day free trial for new users to explore the latest features.