Which common native features are supported by WebF plugins?

Commonly supported features include native sharing, camera and gallery access, payment processing, geolocation, push notifications, and biometric authentication.

How do I handle plugins that aren't available on all platforms?

You should use feature detection in your JavaScript code to check if a module is defined before calling it, allowing you to provide graceful web-based fallbacks.

Does this skill support TypeScript?

Yes, official WebF plugins include full TypeScript definitions, ensuring type safety and better autocompletion when interacting with native APIs.

Can I create my own custom native plugins for WebF?

Absolutely. You can develop custom Flutter packages that implement native functionality and expose them to the JavaScript environment using WebF's module registration system.

Do I need to install packages in both Flutter and JavaScript?

Yes, WebF native plugins require a Flutter package installation (via pubspec.yaml) and a corresponding npm package to bridge the JavaScript and native environments.

WebF Native Plugin Bridge

Name: WebF Native Plugin Bridge
Author: openwebf

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Mobile Development

Integrates native platform capabilities like camera, sharing, and payments into WebF-based Flutter applications using JavaScript.

The webf-native-plugins skill provides a comprehensive framework for bridging the gap between web-based JavaScript environments and native mobile/desktop platforms within the WebF ecosystem. It streamlines the complex process of adding native features—such as biometric authentication, geolocation, and device sensors—by providing clear guidance on the required dual-sided installation process (Flutter pubspec and npm) and standardized implementation patterns. This skill is essential for developers building hybrid applications who need more robust device functionality than standard Web APIs can provide while maintaining a unified JavaScript codebase.

Key Features

01Facilitates access to native APIs like Camera, GPS, and Payments from JavaScript

02Guides dual-installation workflows for both Flutter and npm environments

03Provides patterns for feature detection and platform-specific error handling

04Supports TypeScript type safety and custom native module development

05Offers implementation examples for popular plugins like webf_share

061,944 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Adding native sharing and social media integration to a WebF-powered interface

02Implementing biometric authentication (Face ID/Fingerprint) for secure web views in Flutter

03Accessing high-accuracy native geolocation and hardware sensors like accelerometers

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add openwebf/webf webf-native-plugins

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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