FlutKit Project Structure & Architecture
FlutKit Folder Convention Overview
FlutKit follows a progressive complexity folder strategy.
The primary goal is to keep the UI:
- Easy to explore
- Easy to learn
- Easy to copy and adapt
While still allowing developers to evolve the project into a clean, production-ready architecture when needed.
FlutKit is a UI Kit first, not a framework or boilerplate.
1. Core Principle
Simple by default. Structured by guidance. Scalable by choice.
FlutKit does not enforce a rigid architecture.
Instead, it provides clear guidance on how developers can grow from demo-level code to production-quality code.
This philosophy ensures:
- Fast onboarding
- Minimal friction for UI exploration
- No architectural lock-in
2. Default Structure
You can explore the complete project structure of FlutKit on this page:
https://flutkit.com/docs/flutter-dashboard-ui-kits/getting-started/folder-structure-overview/
This section provides an overview of how FlutKit organizes its source code into clearly defined folders for screens, reusable widgets, and core UI elements. The structure is designed to improve maintainability, promote consistency, and help developers quickly understand where each feature belongs. By following this standardized layout, FlutKit enables faster development, easier customization, and seamless scalability for real-world dashboard applications.
3. Why This Structure Exists
3.1 UI-First Exploration
Most developers using FlutKit want to:
- Open a screen
- Understand the layout
- Copy the code
- Adapt it quickly
By keeping UI, mock data, and basic logic in the same file, FlutKit optimizes for readability and speed, not architectural purity.
3.2 Zero Setup Overhead
There is:
- No required state management
- No enforced data layer
- No mandatory folder depth
You can:
- Run the project immediately
- Modify screens without refactoring
- Focus on UI implementation first
3.3 Learning-Oriented by Design
FlutKit screens are designed to be:
- Read top-to-bottom
- Self-contained
- Easy to experiment with
This makes FlutKit especially suitable for:
- UI learning
- Rapid prototyping
- Internal dashboards
- Admin panels
- MVPs
4. Characteristics of the Default Structure
4.1 UI, Model, and Mock Data May Live in One File
This is not a mistake.
For example:
- Chart configuration
- Table column definitions
- Mock data lists
- UI layout
All may exist together for clarity.
4.2 Easy to Copy–Paste
Screens can be copied:
- Between projects
- Into existing apps
- As starting points for production features
No dependency chain needs to be untangled first.
4.3 Easy to Learn
Developers can:
- See the entire screen logic in one place
- Understand how widgets are composed
- Modify UI without searching across layers
4.4 Zero Architectural Commitment
You are not forced to decide early:
- Which state management to use
- Which architecture pattern to follow
- How data should be fetched
Those decisions can come later.
5. Important Clarification
This structure is intentional and not a mistake.
FlutKit prioritizes:
- Accessibility over abstraction
- Practical usage over theoretical correctness
- UI productivity over architectural dogma
However…
This does not mean FlutKit discourages clean architecture.
6. Progressive Complexity Strategy
FlutKit supports gradual refactoring, not upfront complexity.
Typical Developer Journey
- Start with screens in
lib/demo/ - Copy a screen you need
- Replace mock data with real data
- Extract models, services, and logic
- Move toward feature-based structure when required
FlutKit meets developers where they are, instead of forcing a pattern.
7. When to Move Beyond the Default Structure
You should consider refactoring when:
- Business logic grows
- API integration becomes complex
- Multiple developers work on the same feature
- Testing becomes necessary
- Screens are reused in multiple contexts
At that point, FlutKit recommends moving toward a feature-based structure — covered in the next KB.
8. What FlutKit Will Never Do
FlutKit will never:
- Force Clean Architecture
- Lock you into a state management solution
- Hide UI behind excessive abstraction
- Turn into a boilerplate generator
FlutKit remains a UI Kit, not an opinionated framework.
