dart-use-ffigen
Генерация связей Dart с нативной библиотекой
Что получите
Скрипт генератора и сгенерированные файлы связей .g.dart; для использования в обычном выполнении или сборке нативных ресурсов — также сведения об используемых символах.
Что передать
Целевой Dart-пакет, нативные заголовки, нужные элементы библиотеки и сведения о её лицензии.
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Как использовать
Помогает разработчикам Dart создавать и расширять интеграции с C, Objective-C и Swift через ffigen. Подходит для новых связей с нативным кодом и замены вручную написанных описаний вызовов.
- Проверьте зависимость ffigen и выберите только те элементы нативной библиотеки, которые нужны пакету.
- Подготовьте генератор с путями относительно пакета и настройте вывод с лицензией, авторскими правами и отметкой об автоматической генерации.
- Запустите генерацию, сравните изменения и выполните dart analyze; проблемы исправляйте через настройки генератора.
Условия работы
- Нужны Dart, зависимость ffigen и существующие либо получаемые при сборке заголовки. При наличии заголовков ручные описания связей запрещены.
- Для сторонней библиотеки или её заголовков сгенерированный код размещают в lib/src/third_party/ и снабжают соответствующими лицензионными сведениями.
- Учёт использования символов обязателен и при обычном выполнении пакета, и при сборке нативных ресурсов через хуки.
- Сгенерированные файлы не редактируют вручную. Настоящие ошибки компиляции или анализа сообщают пользователю для обращения в dart-lang/native; предупреждения обрабатывают в генераторе, без изменения общих правил пакета.
Пример запроса после установки
Замени ручные связи с SQLite в нашем Dart-пакете генерацией через ffigen: используй приложенные заголовки, включи только необходимые вызовы и сохрани лицензионные сведения.
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GitHubЧитать инструкцию SKILL.md
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---
name: dart-use-ffigen
description: Guide agents to use `package:ffigen` to automatically generate FFI bindings instead of writing them manually. Use this skill when a task involves writing new FFI bindings, extending C/Objective-C/Swift integrations, or replacing hand-crafted `dart:ffi` setups.
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last_modified: Thu, 28 May 2026 07:21:07 GMT
---
# Generating FFI Bindings using package:ffigen
## Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Constraints](#constraints)
- [FFIgen Overview](#ffigen-overview)
- [Step-by-Step Workflow](#step-by-step-workflow)
- [Concrete Example: Binding a C Library](#concrete-example-binding-a-c-library)
- [Verification Checklist](#verification-checklist)
## Introduction
Automate and standardize the generation of FFI bindings using `package:ffigen` (`FfiGenerator`). Writing FFI bindings by hand is error-prone, brittle, and highly discouraged.
## Constraints
* **No Hand-Written FFI Bindings**: If native headers (`.h` files) exist or are generated by a build step, never write manual `DynamicLibrary.lookup`, `@Native` external functions, or raw struct classes. Always use `FfiGenerator` to generate them.
* **Generator Location**: The generator script should be located at `tool/ffigen.dart` within the target package root.
* **Header Location**: If the native header files are third-party, they should be located in `third_party/` within the target package (otherwise placing them in a `src/` directory at the package root is also acceptable). If the headers are not in one of these standard locations, notify the user that it would be cleaner to move the header files to the standard location (e.g., `third_party/`).
* **Targeted Inclusion Filters**: Avoid importing an entire native library unless specifically needed. Always apply precise inclusion lists using positive matches to minimize the size and cognitive load of the generated code (e.g., using `Functions.includeSet` or filtering matches in `include` closures).
* **Output Setup**: If the generated FFI bindings interface with a third-party library (or reference third-party headers), the generated files must always be placed under `lib/src/third_party/`. The primary generated FFI bindings file must strictly use the `.g.dart` extension (e.g. `sqlite3.g.dart`).
* **Preamble & License Headers**: Always supply a premium `preamble` in the `Output` class to specify the license. This must match the native third-party library's license, explicitly include the copyright header of the target native header file, and contain an automatic generation warning (e.g. `// Generated by package:ffigen. Do not edit manually.`).
* **No Unnecessary Commits of Stale Bindings**: Ensure you run the generator script and check if the generated files have changed *before* finishing your task. Always verify the package by running `dart analyze`.
* **Record Usage and Tree Shaking**: If the package is integrated into standard runtime execution or compiles native assets via native hooks:
* Enable recorded usage on all functions by setting `recordUse: (_) => true` under `Functions`.
* Specify the `recordUseMapping` target in `Output` (which must strictly be a `.g.dart` file under `lib/src/third_party/`, e.g. `lib/src/third_party/sqlite3.record_use_mapping.g.dart`) to register bindings for symbol tree shaking.
## FFIgen Overview
To construct the programmatic generator, use the core configuration objects imported from `package:ffigen/ffigen.dart`:
### 1. `FfiGenerator`
The parent class that orchestrates the configuration, parsing, and code generation.
```dart
FfiGenerator({
Headers headers = const Headers(),
Enums enums = Enums.excludeAll,
Functions functions = Functions.excludeAll,
Globals globals = Globals.excludeAll,
Integers integers = const Integers(),
Macros macros = Macros.excludeAll,
Structs structs = Structs.excludeAll,
Typedefs typedefs = Typedefs.excludeAll,
Unions unions = Unions.excludeAll,
UnnamedEnums unnamedEnums = UnnamedEnums.excludeAll,
ObjectiveC? objectiveC,
required Output output,
}).generate();
```
### 2. `Headers`
Configures Clang header parsing targets and compiler flags.
* `entryPoints`: A list of target header `Uri` inputs.
* `include`: A filter function `bool Function(Uri header)` that handles transitive header imports.
* `compilerOptions`: Custom preprocessor/include compiler flags to pass directly to libclang.
* `ignoreSourceErrors`: Set to `true` to silence errors occurring inside third-party headers during parsing.
### 3. `Functions`
Specifies which native C/C++ functions to expose in Dart.
* `include`: A matcher function (e.g. `(decl) => {'my_func'}.contains(decl.originalName)` or `Functions.includeSet({'my_func'})`).
* `isLeaf`: Declares functions as leaf functions (`(decl) => true`) if they do not call back into Dart or block thread execution.
* `recordUse`: Enables metadata generation for native asset tree shaking (essential in `dart-lang/native`). Set to `(_) => true`.
### 4. `Output`
Configures target generated files.
* `dartFile`: Target `Uri` where the primary FFI bindings will be written.
* `recordUseMapping`: Target `Uri` for recorded usage metadata maps (crucial for linking-time tree shaking).
* `preamble`: Text inserted at the top of the generated file (licensing, annotations).
* `format`: Set to `true` to run the Dart formatter automatically.
## Step-by-Step Workflow
### Step 1: Check/Add Dependencies
Open the package's `pubspec.yaml` and verify the `dev_dependencies` contains `ffigen`. Use the Dart MCP server or look up the latest version on [pub.dev](https://pub.dev/packages/ffigen) (e.g., `^20.1.1`).
You can add it automatically using the CLI:
```bash
dart pub add dev:ffigen
```
### Step 2: Formulate Paths Dynamically
Create a programmatic generator script under the package's `tool/` directory (e.g., `tool/ffigen.dart`).
Resolve paths relative to `Platform.script` to make sure it runs successfully from any working directory:
```dart
final packageRoot = Platform.script.resolve('../');
final headerFile = packageRoot.resolve('third_party/library.h');
final targetBindings = packageRoot.resolve('lib/src/third_party/bindings.g.dart');
```
### Step 3: Write the Script (`tool/ffigen.dart`)
Define `void main()` and run `FfiGenerator` with dynamic options (see complete example below).
### Step 4: Run Code Generation
Execute the script from the terminal inside the target package folder:
```bash
dart run tool/ffigen.dart
```
### Step 5: Static Analysis
Verify that the generated bindings are correct and resolve any analysis issues. FFIgen automatically runs the Dart formatter on the output file (via `format: true` configuration), so manual formatting is not required.
1. Run the static analyzer inside the target package:
```bash
dart analyze
```
2. **Addressing Warnings/Lints**: If `dart analyze` reports style or lint warnings inside the generated file, append the corresponding warning codes to the `ignore_for_file:` list in your generator script's `preamble` configuration (e.g., adding `camel_case_types`, `non_constant_identifier_names`, etc.). Do not modify the package's global rules.
3. **Addressing Compilation Errors**: If `dart analyze` reports actual compiler or analysis errors (not warnings) inside the generated file, do not attempt to edit the generated file manually. Report these error details directly to the user so they can file an issue on the repository at [github.com/dart-lang/native](https://github.com/dart-lang/native).
## Concrete Example: Binding a C Library
Let's assume we are working with the SQLite package under `pkgs/code_assets/example/sqlite`, which embeds SQLite C library sources inside `third_party/sqlite/` and accesses it via FFI.
### The C Header File (`third_party/sqlite/sqlite3.h`)
```c
// The author disclaims copyright to this source code.
#ifndef SQLITE3_H_
#define SQLITE3_H_
const char *sqlite3_libversion(void);
#endif // SQLITE3_H_
```
### BEFORE: Manual FFI Binding (The Anti-Pattern)
A developer might attempt to handcraft this integration. It is fragile, blocks tree-shaking metadata, and is highly prone to ABI and structural mapping issues:
```dart
// lib/src/sqlite3_manual.dart
import 'dart:ffi' as ffi;
import 'package:ffi/ffi.dart';
// Flaw 1: Hardcoded DynamicLibrary lookup blocks integration with modern native asset compilation.
final ffi.DynamicLibrary _dylib = ffi.DynamicLibrary.open('libsqlite3.so');
// Flaw 2: Manual function type matching requires writing redundant dynamic lookup boilerplate and lacks tree-shaking metadata.
typedef _sqlite3_libversion_C = ffi.Pointer<ffi.Char> Function();
typedef _sqlite3_libversion_Dart = ffi.Pointer<ffi.Char> Function();
final _sqlite3_libversion_Dart sqlite3LibVersion = _dylib
.lookup<ffi.NativeFunction<_sqlite3_libversion_C>>('sqlite3_libversion')
.asFunction();
```
### AFTER: Generating via FFIgen (The Correct Pattern)
Create a programmatic script at `tool/ffigen.dart`:
```dart
// Copyright (c) 2025, the Dart project authors. Please see the AUTHORS file
// for details. All rights reserved. Use of this source code is governed by a
// BSD-style license that can be found in the LICENSE file.
import 'dart:io';
import 'package:ffigen/ffigen.dart';
void main() {
// Resolve paths dynamically relative to Platform.script
final packageRoot = Platform.script.resolve('../');
final entryHeader = packageRoot.resolve('third_party/sqlite/sqlite3.h');
final bindingsOutput = packageRoot.resolve('lib/src/third_party/sqlite3.g.dart');
final treeShakeMapping = packageRoot.resolve('lib/src/third_party/sqlite3.record_use_mapping.g.dart');
FfiGenerator(
headers: Headers(
entryPoints: [entryHeader],
),
functions: Functions(
include: (decl) => {'sqlite3_libversion'}.contains(decl.originalName),
// Essential for package optimization and tree-shaking
recordUse: (_) => true,
),
output: Output(
dartFile: bindingsOutput,
recordUseMapping: treeShakeMapping,
format: true,
preamble: '''
// AUTO-GENERATED FILE - DO NOT MODIFY.
// Generated via ffigen.
// To regenerate: dart run tool/ffigen.dart
// ignore_for_file: type=lint, unused_import, unused_element, deprecated_member_use_from_same_package, experimental_member_use
''',
),
).generate();
print('Successfully generated sqlite3 FFI bindings.');
}
```
### Running the Generator script
Run this in the package root directory:
```bash
dart run tool/ffigen.dart
```
This will automatically create:
1. `lib/src/third_party/sqlite3.g.dart`
2. `lib/src/third_party/sqlite3.record_use_mapping.g.dart`
## Verification Checklist
Always perform the following verification before completing a binding generation task:
1. **Correct Setup**: Verify the target generated files are inside `lib/src/third_party/` (required for third-party licensed code) and the primary FFI bindings file strictly uses the `.g.dart` extension.
2. **Static Analysis**: Run `dart analyze` and ensure there are zero compiler/analyzer errors or warnings in the package.
* If static warnings are reported in the generated bindings, suppress them by adding `ignore_for_file` rules to the generator's `preamble` configuration (do not modify global package rules).
* If actual compiler or analyzer errors are reported in the generated bindings, do not edit the generated file manually. Report the details to the user and direct them to file an issue at [github.com/dart-lang/native](https://github.com/dart-lang/native).
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