# Idiomatic Flutter

> Modern layout and widget composition standards.

- Skill: `ngxtm-devkit/idiomatic-flutter` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ngxtm-devkit/idiomatic-flutter`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ngxtm-devkit/idiomatic-flutter/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ngxtm (https://skillmd.com/u/ngxtm-devkit)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ngxtm-devkit/idiomatic-flutter

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# Idiomatic Flutter (P1)

- **Async Gaps**: Check `if (context.mounted)` before using `BuildContext` after `await`.
- **Composition**: Extract complex UI into small widgets. Avoid deep nesting or large helper methods.
- **Layout**:
  - Spacing: Use `Gap(n)` or `SizedBox` over `Padding` for simple gaps.
  - Empty UI: Use `const SizedBox.shrink()`.
  - Intrinsic: Avoid `IntrinsicWidth/Height`; use `Stack` + `FractionallySizedBox` for overlays.
- **Optimization**: Use `ColoredBox`/`Padding`/`DecoratedBox` instead of `Container` when possible.
- **Themes**: Use extensions for `Theme.of(context)` access.