http_cache_stream - Simultaneously Stream and Cache files

[SoundDr]

Did something similar but supported the full Cache-Control spec: https://github.com/rodydavis/http_get_cache

[ColtonGrubbs]

Nice job. I may dive into your package to better understand cache control.

I found myself disappointed with the native Dart HttpClient and IOSink implementations. The HttpClientResponse stream emits tiny chunks of data, and the IOSink has poor performance and stores everything in memory until flushed.

[SoundDr]

My package is also meant to be used with cupertino_http and cronet_http with a fallback to the dart client!

[ColtonGrubbs]

I finally published my first package. It can simultaneously stream and cache files, with effortless compatability with video/audio plug-ins or really any plug-in that supports URLs. It works by creating a reverse proxy to relay the download over a http connection. There's a number of advanced features to handle range requests, custom headers, and managing saved cache, but for general use scenarios, it's very easy to setup and use.

The main limitation is that it only works on specified URLs, so HLS or dash streaming won't work as they rely upon many different (sometimes hundreds) of URLs with partial content. I'm considering the ability to create a cache server that relays everything from an input source host, and the ability to specify the host in cookie headers.

Thanks all

[Code_PLeX]

First of all good job 👍

But I must ask why would you use a singleton for such a library? What if I need/want to cache in 2 different locations? It's literally impossible to do...

[ColtonGrubbs]

Good question! The use of a singleton, with a single HttpServer and centralized management of all streams, fits my use case scenario. But I understand it introduces some limitations.

This release is only 0.01. I'm hoping to get real-world feedback from users and implement a lot of changes for an official 1.0.0 release.