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riverpod-getting-started

Set up Riverpod state management in Flutter and Dart applications.

8|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#getting started#state management#flutter#riverpod#dart#provider
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/serverpod/skills-registry --skill riverpod-getting-started
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: riverpod-getting-started
Source: https://github.com/serverpod/skills-registry/tree/main/skills/riverpod/riverpod-getting-started
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/serverpod/skills-registry --skill riverpod-getting-started

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly set up the Riverpod state management library in their Flutter or Dart projects, including essential configurations and a basic provider example.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Installation: Provides commands to add Riverpod and related code generation packages to your project.
  • App Scaffolding: Guides you on wrapping your application with ProviderScope for state management.
  • First Provider: Demonstrates how to create and consume a simple provider.
  • Linting Setup: Includes instructions for enabling riverpod_lint for improved code quality.
  • Use Case: You are starting a new Flutter project and want to integrate Riverpod for efficient state management from the beginning.

Quick Start

Add the flutter_riverpod package to your project using the command: flutter pub add flutter_riverpod

Frequently Asked Questions about riverpod-getting-started

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up Riverpod for state management in a new Flutter app?▼

To set up Riverpod for state management in Flutter, add the flutter_riverpod package via pub add, wrap your app in ProviderScope, and create a basic provider to manage application state.

What do I need to install to start using Riverpod in Dart?▼

You need to install flutter_riverpod for basic Riverpod state management in Dart, and can optionally add related code generation packages and the riverpod_lint tool for enhanced development.

How do I create and consume a basic provider in Flutter using Riverpod?▼

Creating a basic provider in Riverpod involves defining the provider variable and then consuming it within your Flutter widgets to access the managed state after wrapping the app in ProviderScope.

Can I use Riverpod code generation and linting tools in my Flutter project?▼

Yes, you can integrate optional Riverpod code generation packages and enable riverpod_lint in your Flutter project to improve code quality and streamline provider creation during development.

Why do I need to wrap my Flutter application with ProviderScope for Riverpod?▼

Wrapping your Flutter application with ProviderScope provides the application-wide initialization required by Riverpod, enabling the state management library to properly track and dispose of providers.

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