google_drive_file_picker

google_drive_file_picker is a Flutter plugin that allows users to browse, select, and retrieve files from Google Drive within a Flutter application. It provides an easy-to-use API for authentication, file listing, selection, and downloading.

Features

  • βœ… Google Authentication – Handles OAuth 2.0 authentication.
  • πŸ“‚ File Listing – Fetch files and folders from Google Drive.
  • πŸ” Search & Filter – Filter files by type, name.
  • πŸ“‘ File Selection – Pick single files.
  • ⬇️ Download Support – Download selected files.

Installation

1. Add Dependency

Add the package to your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  google_drive_file_picker: latest_version

Run the following command:

flutter pub get

2. Configure Google Cloud Console

  1. Go to Google Cloud Console.
  2. Create a new project or use an existing one.
  3. Enable the Google Drive API.
  4. Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (Client ID & Secret).
  5. Add necessary scopes for file access.
  6. Download the credentials JSON file and configure it in your Flutter project.

Usage

1. Authenticate and Initialize

import 'package:google_drive_file_picker/google_drive_file_picker.dart';

final GoogleDriveFilePicker picker = GoogleDriveFilePicker();
await picker.authenticate();

2. Pick a File

final GoogleDriveFile? file = await picker.pickFile();
if (file != null) {
  print("Selected file: ${file.name}");
}

3. Download a File

final File localFile = await picker.downloadFile(file);
print("Downloaded file path: ${localFile.path}");

Permissions

Make sure to configure the OAuth consent screen and include the necessary Google Drive API scopes in your project settings.

Required Scopes

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly

Use Cases

  • πŸ“ Cloud Storage Access – Retrieve user files stored in Google Drive.
  • πŸ“œ Document Management – Fetch and process PDFs, images, and other file formats.
  • πŸ”„ Backup & Restore – Save app data in Google Drive for backup purposes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For questions or support, reach out via GitHub Issues.

Libraries

google_drive_file_picker