📖 Documentation

Complete reference for Flutter IDE — methods, APIs, and why they matter.

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⚙️ Core Methods

IDE.createFile(path, content)

Create a new file in the current project.

✅ Advantage: No need to manually create folders or touch files. Ideal for code generation and scaffolding.

IDE.openFile(path)

Open an existing file in the editor.

✅ Advantage: Works with any text-based file. Automatically detects syntax.

IDE.saveFile()

Save the currently opened file.

✅ Advantage: Auto-save can be enabled. Never lose your work.

IDE.run()

Run the current Dart / Flutter project.

✅ Advantage: One-click run. No terminal commands. Supports hot reload.

IDE.hotReload()

Trigger hot reload on connected device (Flutter only).

✅ Advantage: See UI changes instantly. No recompilation needed.

IDE.getProjectPath()

Returns the absolute path of the current project.

✅ Advantage: Useful for scripts and external tool integration.

🔒 CT-Only Methods Requires CT Token

IDE.httpGet(url)

Perform an HTTP GET request.

✅ Advantage: Built-in HTTP client. No need to add external packages.

IDE.httpPost(url, body)

Perform an HTTP POST request with JSON body.

✅ Advantage: Automatic JSON serialization/deserialization.

IDE.runTerminalCommand(cmd)

Run a shell / bash command in the built-in terminal.

✅ Advantage: No need to switch to external terminal. Output captured inside IDE.

IDE.callGcc(sourceFile, outputFile)

Compile C/C++ code using the built-in GCC wrapper.

✅ Advantage: Cross-compile for Android/Windows/Linux from within Flutter IDE.

IDE.generateHex(data)

Convert binary data or text to a .hex file.

✅ Advantage: Useful for embedded developers. No extra tools required.

IDE.validatePath(path)

Check if a file or directory exists and has proper permissions.

✅ Advantage: Helps debug "file not found" errors in complex projects.

IDE.allowExternalPull(apiToken)

Enable external software (e.g., MT Manager) to pull zone files via HTTP API.

✅ Advantage: Seamless integration with other Android tools.

🎯 Why These Methods?

Problem	Flutter IDE Solution	Alternative (Without IDE)
Creating files manually is slow	`IDE.createFile()`	Open terminal → mkdir → touch → open editor
Hot reload requires keybindings / terminal	`IDE.hotReload()` (one click)	Switch to terminal → press 'r' → switch back
HTTP requests need external packages	`IDE.httpGet()` (built-in, CT required)	Add `http` package → write async code → handle errors
Calling GCC requires separate terminal setup	`IDE.callGcc()` (CT required)	Install GCC → configure PATH → type command manually
Path validation is repetitive	`IDE.validatePath()`	Write `File.exists` + permission checks every time

💡 Example: Using CT Methods

import 'package:flutter_ide_sdk/flutter_ide_sdk.dart';

void main() async {
  // Download a file using built-in HTTP (CT required)
  var data = await IDE.httpGet('https://api.example.com/data.json');
  print('Received: ${data.length} bytes');

  // Compile a C file
  IDE.callGcc('src/main.c', 'output');
  IDE.runTerminalCommand('./output');

  // Generate hex from text
  IDE.generateHex('Hello, World!');
}

📚 Summary

Flutter IDE methods are designed to remove friction:

✅ No manual terminal commands
✅ No extra package imports (for common tasks)
✅ Built-in HTTP, GCC, hex generation, path validation
✅ CT methods are optional — only for advanced users

You write code. The IDE handles the rest.

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