This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Karim Patatas
Have you ever wondered how to create a robust, self-hosted alternative to Notion that supports multiple languages? Let me take you through the journey of building Bloquinho – a complete Flutter-based workspace application that rivals modern productivity tools while giving users full control over their data.
What is Bloquinho?
Bloquinho is a revolutionary self-hosted workspace application built with Flutter that provides a complete alternative to cloud-based productivity tools like Notion, Obsidian, and Roam Research. Born from the need for data sovereignty and privacy, Bloquinho offers enterprise-grade features while keeping your data entirely under your control.
Core Features
Rich Markdown Editor with LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, and code highlighting for 20+ languages
Advanced Database Management with custom tables, relationships, and visual query builder
Comprehensive Project Management with Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and time tracking
Integrated Password Manager with AES-256 encryption and secure vault
Hierarchical Document Management with unlimited nesting and cross-references
Multi-language Support (Portuguese, English, French, Spanish – with more coming)
Optional Cloud Integration with OAuth2 providers (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, AWS S3)
End-to-End Encryption for sensitive data with user-controlled keys
Cross-Platform Support (Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android, iOS)
Customizable Themes with light/dark modes and custom CSS support
Quick Start
Getting started with Bloquinho is straightforward:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Sen2pi/Bloquinho.git
cd Bloquinho
# Install dependencies
flutter pub get
# Run the application
flutter run
For production deployment, visit https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt for our hosted solution or follow our comprehensive self-hosting guide.
Architecture Deep Dive
Bloquinho follows a sophisticated clean architecture pattern with clear separation of concerns, making it maintainable and extensible:
lib/
├── core/ # Core services and models
│ ├── services/ # Storage, auth, cloud services
│ │ ├── storage/ # Local storage abstraction
│ │ ├── auth/ # Authentication providers
│ │ ├── cloud/ # Cloud storage integration
│ │ └── encryption/ # End-to-end encryption
│ ├── models/ # Data models with JSON serialization
│ │ ├── page_model.dart
│ │ ├── workspace_model.dart
│ │ └── user_model.dart
│ ├── l10n/ # Internationalization
│ │ ├── app_strings.dart
│ │ └── templates/ # Language-specific templates
│ └── constants/ # App constants and configuration
├── features/ # Feature modules (vertical slices)
│ ├── bloquinho/ # Main editor and pages
│ │ ├── presentation/ # UI components
│ │ ├── domain/ # Business logic
│ │ └── data/ # Data layer
│ ├── database/ # Database management
│ ├── workspace/ # Workspace management
│ ├── auth/ # Authentication
│ └── settings/ # Application settings
├── shared/ # Shared components and providers
│ ├── widgets/ # Reusable UI components
│ ├── providers/ # Riverpod providers
│ └── utils/ # Utility functions
└── main.dart # Application entry point
Technical Stack
- Frontend: Flutter 3.19+ with Material 3 design system
- State Management: Riverpod 2.0 with AsyncNotifier pattern
- Navigation: Go Router 13.0 with type-safe routing
- Local Storage: Hive 4.0 for NoSQL data + SQLite for relational data
- Networking: Dio with interceptors for API calls
- Authentication: Firebase Auth + custom JWT implementation
- Encryption: AES-256 with Dart’s cryptography package
- File Handling: Cross-platform file operations with file_picker
- Markdown: flutter_markdown with custom renderers for LaTeX and Mermaid
The Multilingual Template System: A Deep Dive
One of Bloquinho’s most sophisticated features is its intelligent template system that automatically generates rich, formatted content in multiple languages. This isn’t just about translating text – it’s about providing contextually appropriate templates that adapt to the user’s language preference, work style, and content type.
The Challenge
Traditional template systems fall short when dealing with:
- Cultural Context: Different languages have different document structures
- Mathematical Notation: LaTeX formulas need proper localization
- Business Logic: Templates should adapt to user behavior patterns
- Maintenance: Adding new languages shouldn’t require code changes
Implementation Architecture
Step 1: Language-Specific Template Classes
We created a sophisticated template system with inheritance and composition:
// core/l10n/templates/base_template.dart
abstract class BaseTemplate {
const BaseTemplate();
String get rootPageTemplate;
String get newPageTemplate;
String get meetingTemplate;
String get projectTemplate;
String get taskListTemplate;
String get databaseTemplate;
// Contextual templates based on user behavior
String getContextualTemplate(TemplateContext context);
}
// core/l10n/templates/page_templates_pt.dart
class PageTemplatesPt extends BaseTemplate {
static const String rootPageTemplate = '''# 📊 Espaço de Trabalho Bloquinho
## 🎯 Visão Geral do Projeto
Bem-vindo ao seu espaço de trabalho personalizado! Este documento demonstra todas as funcionalidades avançadas do Bloquinho.
### 🚀 Funcionalidades Principais
1. **Editor Markdown Avançado**
- Suporte completo para LaTeX: \$E = mc^2\$
- Diagramas Mermaid integrados
- Syntax highlighting para 20+ linguagens
2. **Sistema de Base de Dados**
- Tabelas relacionais customizáveis
- Visualizações dinâmicas
- Exportação para CSV/JSON
3. **Gestão de Projectos**
- Quadros Kanban
- Gráficos de Gantt
- Rastreamento de tempo
### 📋 Lista de Tarefas Inteligente
- [x] <span style="color:green">**Configuração inicial**</span> ✅
- [x] <span style="color:green">**Importação de dados**</span> ✅
- [ ] <span style="color:orange">**Configuração de equipa**</span> 🔄
- [ ] <span style="color:red">**Primeiro milestone**</span> ⏳
### 🔢 Fórmulas Matemáticas
Fórmula quadrática: \$x = \\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\$
Integral definida:
\$\\int_a^b f(x) \\, dx = F(b) - F(a)\$
### 💻 Exemplo de Código
def processar_dados(dados):
“””
Processa dados com algoritmo optimizado
“””
resultado = []
for item in dados:
if item.valido:
resultado.append(item.processar())
return resultado
### 📊 Tabela de Métricas
| Métrica | Valor Actual | Meta | Estado |
|---------|-------------|------|--------|
| Produtividade | 85% | 90% | <span style="color:orange">⚠ Melhorar</span> |
| Qualidade | 92% | 95% | <span style="color:green">✅ Bom</span> |
| Satisfação | 88% | 85% | <span style="color:green">✅ Excelente</span> |
### 🗂 Estrutura de Páginas Recomendada
graph TD
A[Página Principal] –> B[Projectos]
A –> C[Recursos]
A –> D[Equipa]
B –> E[Projecto Alpha]
B –> F[Projecto Beta]
C –> G[Documentação]
C –> H[Templates]
### 🎨 Elementos Visuais
<div style="background-color:#e8f5e8; border:1px solid #4caf50; border-radius:8px; padding:15px; margin:15px 0;">
<strong style="color:#2e7d32;">💡 Dica Profissional</strong><br>
Use esta página como ponto de partida para organizar todo o seu trabalho. Personalize as secções conforme as suas necessidades.
</div>
---
**Criado com ❤ usando Bloquinho** | *Última actualização: {{date}}*
''';
static const String newPageTemplate = '''# Nova Página
## 📝 Introdução
Bem-vindo à sua nova página! Comece a escrever o seu conteúdo aqui.
### 🎯 Objectivos
- [ ] Definir objectivos claros
- [ ] Estruturar o conteúdo
- [ ] Adicionar recursos necessários
### 💡 Notas
> **Lembrete**: Use markdown para formatar o seu texto e criar conteúdo rico.
### 🔗 Ligações Úteis
- [Documentação Bloquinho](https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt)
- [Guia de Markdown](https://www.markdownguide.org)
''';
static const String meetingTemplate = '''# 📅 Reunião - {{title}}
## 📋 Detalhes da Reunião
**Data**: {{date}}
**Hora**: {{time}}
**Duração**: {{duration}}
**Participantes**: {{participants}}
## 🎯 Agenda
1. **Abertura** (5 min)
2. **Revisão de acções anteriores** (10 min)
3. **Tópicos principais** (30 min)
4. **Próximos passos** (10 min)
5. **Encerramento** (5 min)
## 📝 Notas da Reunião
### Tópicos Discutidos
#### 1. [Tópico 1]
- Ponto importante 1
- Ponto importante 2
- Decisão tomada
#### 2. [Tópico 2]
- Discussão relevante
- Conclusões
## ✅ Acções Decididas
| Acção | Responsável | Prazo | Estado |
|-------|-------------|-------|--------|
| Acção 1 | @pessoa | dd/mm/aaaa | [ ] |
| Acção 2 | @pessoa | dd/mm/aaaa | [ ] |
## 🔄 Próxima Reunião
**Data**: {{next_date}}
**Tópicos**: A definir
''';
@override
String getContextualTemplate(TemplateContext context) {
switch (context.type) {
case TemplateType.meeting:
return meetingTemplate
.replaceAll('{{title}}', context.title)
.replaceAll('{{date}}', context.date)
.replaceAll('{{time}}', context.time ?? 'A definir')
.replaceAll('{{duration}}', context.duration ?? '1 hora')
.replaceAll('{{participants}}', context.participants?.join(', ') ?? 'A definir');
case TemplateType.project:
return projectTemplate;
case TemplateType.taskList:
return taskListTemplate;
default:
return newPageTemplate;
}
}
}
Step 2: Smart Template Selection Service
The core of our system is the PageTemplateService
that intelligently selects templates based on multiple factors:
// core/services/page_template_service.dart
class PageTemplateService {
static final Map<AppLanguage, BaseTemplate> _templates = {
AppLanguage.portuguese: PageTemplatesPt(),
AppLanguage.english: PageTemplatesEn(),
AppLanguage.french: PageTemplatesFr(),
AppLanguage.spanish: PageTemplatesEs(),
};
/// Advanced template selection with AI-like intelligence
static String getTemplate(AppLanguage language, PageTemplateType type, {
TemplateContext? context,
UserPreferences? preferences,
List<String>? recentPages,
}) {
final template = _templates[language]!;
// Analyze user behavior patterns
final suggestedType = _analyzeUserBehavior(type, recentPages, preferences);
switch (suggestedType) {
case PageTemplateType.root:
return template.rootPageTemplate;
case PageTemplateType.meeting:
return template.getContextualTemplate(context ?? TemplateContext.empty());
case PageTemplateType.project:
return template.projectTemplate;
case PageTemplateType.database:
return template.databaseTemplate;
default:
return template.newPageTemplate;
}
}
/// Analyze user behavior to suggest appropriate templates
static PageTemplateType _analyzeUserBehavior(
PageTemplateType requestedType,
List<String>? recentPages,
UserPreferences? preferences,
) {
// Implement ML-like logic for template suggestion
if (recentPages != null && recentPages.isNotEmpty) {
// If user frequently creates meeting pages, suggest meeting template
final meetingKeywords = ['meeting', 'reunião', 'réunion', 'reunión'];
final recentMeetings = recentPages.where((page) =>
meetingKeywords.any((keyword) => page.toLowerCase().contains(keyword)));
if (recentMeetings.length > recentPages.length * 0.3) {
return PageTemplateType.meeting;
}
}
return requestedType;
}
/// Detect root page candidates with advanced heuristics
static bool isRootPageCandidate(String title, {
String? parentId,
int? hierarchyLevel,
AppLanguage? language,
}) {
final normalizedTitle = title.toLowerCase().trim();
// Language-specific root page detection
final rootPageTitles = _getRootPageTitles(language ?? AppLanguage.english);
// Check direct matches
if (rootPageTitles.contains(normalizedTitle)) return true;
// Check if it's a top-level page without parent
if (parentId == null && (hierarchyLevel ?? 0) == 0) return true;
// Check fuzzy matches for common root page patterns
final fuzzyMatches = [
RegExp(r'^(main|principal|início|home|accueil|inicio).*$'),
RegExp(r'^.*(dashboard|workspace|área.*trabalho|espace.*travail).*$'),
RegExp(r'^(index|índice|sommaire|índice).*$'),
];
return fuzzyMatches.any((pattern) => pattern.hasMatch(normalizedTitle));
}
/// Get localized root page titles
static Set<String> _getRootPageTitles(AppLanguage language) {
switch (language) {
case AppLanguage.portuguese:
return {
'main', 'principal', 'início', 'home', 'dashboard', 'workspace',
'área de trabalho', 'espaço de trabalho', 'índice', 'raiz'
};
case AppLanguage.english:
return {
'main', 'home', 'dashboard', 'workspace', 'index', 'root',
'overview', 'main page', 'home page'
};
case AppLanguage.french:
return {
'main', 'accueil', 'tableau de bord', 'espace de travail',
'index', 'racine', 'aperçu', 'page principale'
};
case AppLanguage.spanish:
return {
'main', 'principal', 'inicio', 'tablero', 'espacio de trabajo',
'índice', 'raíz', 'página principal', 'resumen'
};
}
}
}
Step 3: Advanced Template Context System
// core/models/template_context.dart
class TemplateContext {
final TemplateType type;
final String title;
final String date;
final String? time;
final String? duration;
final List<String>? participants;
final Map<String, dynamic>? customData;
final UserPreferences? userPreferences;
const TemplateContext({
required this.type,
required this.title,
required this.date,
this.time,
this.duration,
this.participants,
this.customData,
this.userPreferences,
});
factory TemplateContext.empty() => TemplateContext(
type: TemplateType.basic,
title: '',
date: DateTime.now().toIso8601String(),
);
factory TemplateContext.meeting({
required String title,
required DateTime date,
String? time,
String? duration,
List<String>? participants,
}) => TemplateContext(
type: TemplateType.meeting,
title: title,
date: _formatDate(date),
time: time,
duration: duration,
participants: participants,
);
static String _formatDate(DateTime date) {
return '${date.day}/${date.month}/${date.year}';
}
}
enum TemplateType {
basic,
meeting,
project,
taskList,
database,
research,
documentation,
}
Step 4: Enhanced State Management Integration
// features/bloquinho/presentation/providers/pages_provider.dart
class PagesNotifier extends StateNotifier<AsyncValue<List<PageModel>>> {
final PagesRepository _repository;
final PageTemplateService _templateService;
final UserPreferencesService _preferencesService;
PagesNotifier(this._repository, this._templateService, this._preferencesService)
: super(const AsyncValue.loading());
/// Create new page with intelligent template selection
Future<PageModel> createPageWithIntelligentTemplate({
required String title,
String? icon,
String? parentId,
TemplateContext? context,
AppLanguage? language,
}) async {
try {
// Get user preferences and language
final preferences = await _preferencesService.getUserPreferences();
final userLanguage = language ?? preferences.language;
// Get recent pages for behavior analysis
final recentPages = await _repository.getRecentPages(limit: 20);
// Determine template type
final templateType = _determineTemplateType(title, parentId, context);
// Get appropriate template
final template = _templateService.getTemplate(
userLanguage,
templateType,
context: context,
preferences: preferences,
recentPages: recentPages.map((p) => p.title).toList(),
);
// Create page with template
final page = await createPage(
title: title,
icon: icon,
parentId: parentId,
content: template,
language: userLanguage,
);
// Track user behavior for future suggestions
await _trackUserBehavior(page, templateType);
return page;
} catch (e) {
throw Exception('Failed to create page with template: $e');
}
}
/// Determine template type based on various factors
PageTemplateType _determineTemplateType(
String title,
String? parentId,
TemplateContext? context,
) {
if (context != null) {
return _contextToTemplateType(context.type);
}
if (PageTemplateService.isRootPageCandidate(title, parentId: parentId)) {
return PageTemplateType.root;
}
// Analyze title for template hints
final titleLower = title.toLowerCase();
if (titleLower.contains('meeting') || titleLower.contains('reunião')) {
return PageTemplateType.meeting;
}
if (titleLower.contains('project') || titleLower.contains('projeto')) {
return PageTemplateType.project;
}
if (titleLower.contains('task') || titleLower.contains('tarefa')) {
return PageTemplateType.taskList;
}
return PageTemplateType.basic;
}
/// Track user behavior for ML-like suggestions
Future<void> _trackUserBehavior(PageModel page, PageTemplateType templateType) async {
await _repository.trackUserBehavior(UserBehaviorEvent(
userId: page.userId,
action: UserAction.createPage,
templateType: templateType,
timestamp: DateTime.now(),
metadata: {
'title': page.title,
'hasParent': page.parentId != null,
'contentLength': page.content.length,
},
));
}
}
Advanced UI Components
Rich Markdown Editor with Template Preview
// features/bloquinho/presentation/widgets/template_preview_widget.dart
class TemplatePreviewWidget extends ConsumerWidget {
final String title;
final AppLanguage language;
final TemplateContext? context;
const TemplatePreviewWidget({
Key? key,
required this.title,
required this.language,
this.context,
}) : super(key: key);
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context, WidgetRef ref) {
final templateType = PageTemplateService.determineTemplateType(title);
final template = PageTemplateService.getTemplate(
language,
templateType,
context: context,
);
return Card(
elevation: 4,
child: Padding(
padding: const EdgeInsets.all(16),
child: Column(
crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
children: [
Row(
children: [
Icon(
_getTemplateIcon(templateType),
color: Theme.of(context).primaryColor,
),
const SizedBox(width: 8),
Text(
'Template Preview',
style: Theme.of(context).textTheme.titleMedium?.copyWith(
fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
),
),
],
),
const Divider(),
Expanded(
child: SingleChildScrollView(
child: MarkdownBody(
data: template.substring(0, math.min(template.length, 500)) + '...',
styleSheet: MarkdownStyleSheet.fromTheme(Theme.of(context)),
),
),
),
],
),
),
);
}
IconData _getTemplateIcon(PageTemplateType type) {
switch (type) {
case PageTemplateType.root:
return Icons.home;
case PageTemplateType.meeting:
return Icons.meeting_room;
case PageTemplateType.project:
return Icons.folder_special;
case PageTemplateType.taskList:
return Icons.checklist;
default:
return Icons.description;
}
}
}
Security and Privacy Features
Bloquinho takes security seriously with enterprise-grade features:
End-to-End Encryption
// core/services/encryption_service.dart
class EncryptionService {
static const String _keySize = '256';
/// Encrypt sensitive page content
static Future<String> encryptContent(String content, String userKey) async {
final key = Key.fromSecureRandom(32);
final iv = IV.fromSecureRandom(16);
final encrypter = Encrypter(AES(key));
final encrypted = encrypter.encrypt(content, iv: iv);
return encrypted.base64;
}
/// Decrypt page content
static Future<String> decryptContent(String encryptedContent, String userKey) async {
// Implementation with proper key derivation
// ...
}
}
Secure Local Storage
// core/services/secure_storage_service.dart
class SecureStorageService {
static const _storage = FlutterSecureStorage();
/// Store sensitive data with encryption
static Future<void> storeSecure(String key, String value) async {
await _storage.write(key: key, value: value);
}
/// Retrieve and decrypt sensitive data
static Future<String?> getSecure(String key) async {
return await _storage.read(key: key);
}
}
Advanced Database Management
Bloquinho includes a powerful database system that rivals Airtable:
Visual Table Editor
// features/database/presentation/widgets/table_editor_widget.dart
class TableEditorWidget extends ConsumerWidget {
final String workspaceId;
final String? tableId;
const TableEditorWidget({
Key? key,
required this.workspaceId,
this.tableId,
}) : super(key: key);
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context, WidgetRef ref) {
final table = ref.watch(tableProvider(tableId));
return table.when(
data: (tableData) => Column(
children: [
// Table header with drag-and-drop columns
ReorderableRow(
children: tableData.columns.map((column) =>
TableColumnHeader(
column: column,
onReorder: (oldIndex, newIndex) => _reorderColumn(oldIndex, newIndex),
onEdit: (column) => _editColumn(column),
onDelete: (column) => _deleteColumn(column),
)
).toList(),
),
// Table body with inline editing
Expanded(
child: ListView.builder(
itemCount: tableData.rows.length,
itemBuilder: (context, index) => TableRowWidget(
row: tableData.rows[index],
columns: tableData.columns,
onCellEdit: (rowId, columnId, value) => _editCell(rowId, columnId, value),
),
),
),
],
),
loading: () => const CircularProgressIndicator(),
error: (error, stack) => ErrorWidget(error),
);
}
}
Custom Field Types
// features/database/models/field_type.dart
enum FieldType {
text,
number,
boolean,
date,
datetime,
select,
multiSelect,
file,
url,
email,
phone,
currency,
rating,
progress,
formula,
relationship,
rollup,
lookup,
}
class FieldDefinition {
final String id;
final String name;
final FieldType type;
final Map<String, dynamic> options;
final bool required;
final dynamic defaultValue;
final List<ValidationRule> validationRules;
const FieldDefinition({
required this.id,
required this.name,
required this.type,
this.options = const {},
this.required = false,
this.defaultValue,
this.validationRules = const [],
});
}
Self-Hosting and Deployment
Docker Configuration
# Dockerfile
FROM nginx:alpine
# Copy Flutter web build
COPY build/web /usr/share/nginx/html
# Copy custom nginx configuration
COPY nginx.conf /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
# Expose port
EXPOSE 80
# Start nginx
CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
Docker Compose for Full Stack
# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
bloquinho-web:
build: .
ports:
- "80:80"
depends_on:
- bloquinho-api
environment:
- API_URL=http://bloquinho-api:3000
bloquinho-api:
image: bloquinho/api:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
depends_on:
- postgres
- redis
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:password@postgres:5432/bloquinho
- REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379
postgres:
image: postgres:15
environment:
- POSTGRES_DB=bloquinho
- POSTGRES_USER=user
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=password
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
volumes:
- redis_data:/data
volumes:
postgres_data:
redis_data:
Kubernetes Deployment
# k8s/deployment.yaml
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: bloquinho-app
spec:
replicas: 3
selector:
matchLabels:
app: bloquinho
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: bloquinho
spec:
containers:
- name: bloquinho
image: bloquinho/app:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 80
env:
- name: API_URL
value: "https://api.bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt"
resources:
requests:
memory: "256Mi"
cpu: "250m"
limits:
memory: "512Mi"
cpu: "500m"
Performance Optimizations
Lazy Loading and Caching
// core/services/cache_service.dart
class CacheService {
static final Map<String, dynamic> _cache = {};
static final Map<String, DateTime> _cacheTimestamps = {};
static const Duration _cacheExpiration = Duration(minutes: 30);
/// Cache data with expiration
static void cache(String key, dynamic data) {
_cache[key] = data;
_cacheTimestamps[key] = DateTime.now();
}
/// Get cached data if still valid
static T? getCached<T>(String key) {
final timestamp = _cacheTimestamps[key];
if (timestamp == null) return null;
if (DateTime.now().difference(timestamp) > _cacheExpiration) {
_cache.remove(key);
_cacheTimestamps.remove(key);
return null;
}
return _cache[key] as T?;
}
/// Invalidate cache
static void invalidate(String key) {
_cache.remove(key);
_cacheTimestamps.remove(key);
}
}
Optimized State Management
// shared/providers/optimized_providers.dart
final pagesProvider = StateNotifierProvider.family<PagesNotifier, AsyncValue<List<PageModel>>, WorkspaceKey>(
(ref, workspaceKey) => PagesNotifier(
ref.watch(pagesRepositoryProvider),
ref.watch(pageTemplateServiceProvider),
ref.watch(userPreferencesServiceProvider),
),
);
final pageProvider = FutureProvider.family<PageModel?, String>(
(ref, pageId) async {
// Check cache first
final cached = CacheService.getCached<PageModel>('page_$pageId');
if (cached != null) return cached;
// Fetch from repository
final repository = ref.watch(pagesRepositoryProvider);
final page = await repository.getPage(pageId);
// Cache the result
if (page != null) {
CacheService.cache('page_$pageId', page);
}
return page;
},
);
Cross-Platform Considerations
Responsive Design
// shared/widgets/responsive_layout.dart
class ResponsiveLayout extends StatelessWidget {
final Widget mobile;
final Widget tablet;
final Widget desktop;
const ResponsiveLayout({
Key? key,
required this.mobile,
required this.tablet,
required this.desktop,
}) : super(key: key);
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return LayoutBuilder(
builder: (context, constraints) {
if (constraints.maxWidth < 600) {
return mobile;
} else if (constraints.maxWidth < 1200) {
return tablet;
} else {
return desktop;
}
},
);
}
}
Platform-Specific Features
// core/services/platform_service.dart
class PlatformService {
static bool get isWeb => kIsWeb;
static bool get isMobile => Platform.isAndroid || Platform.isIOS;
static bool get isDesktop => Platform.isWindows || Platform.isMacOS || Platform.isLinux;
/// Get platform-specific file operations
static FileOperations getFileOperations() {
if (isWeb) {
return WebFileOperations();
} else if (isMobile) {
return MobileFileOperations();
} else {
return DesktopFileOperations();
}
}
}
Real-Time Collaboration (Coming Soon)
WebSocket Integration
// core/services/realtime_service.dart
class RealtimeService {
static WebSocketChannel? _channel;
static final StreamController<RealtimeEvent> _eventController = StreamController.broadcast();
static Stream<RealtimeEvent> get events => _eventController.stream;
/// Connect to realtime server
static Future<void> connect(String workspaceId, String userId) async {
_channel = WebSocketChannel.connect(
Uri.parse('wss://realtime.bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt/workspace/$workspaceId'),
);
_channel!.stream.listen((data) {
final event = RealtimeEvent.fromJson(jsonDecode(data));
_eventController.add(event);
});
// Send authentication
_channel!.sink.add(jsonEncode({
'type': 'auth',
'userId': userId,
'workspaceId': workspaceId,
}));
}
/// Send page update
static void sendPageUpdate(String pageId, String content) {
_channel?.sink.add(jsonEncode({
'type': 'page_update',
'pageId': pageId,
'content': content,
'timestamp': DateTime.now().toIso8601String(),
}));
}
}
Usage Examples and Case Studies
Case Study 1: Software Development Team
A remote software development team uses Bloquinho to manage their entire workflow:
// Example: Creating a sprint planning template
final sprintTemplate = '''# 🏃♂ Sprint Planning - Sprint {{sprint_number}}
## 📅 Sprint Details
- **Duration**: {{start_date}} - {{end_date}}
- **Sprint Goal**: {{goal}}
- **Team Capacity**: {{capacity}} story points
## 📋 Backlog Items
### 🔥 High Priority
- [ ] {{item_1}} ({{points_1}} pts)
- [ ] {{item_2}} ({{points_2}} pts)
### 🟡 Medium Priority
- [ ] {{item_3}} ({{points_3}} pts)
## 📊 Sprint Metrics
| Metric | Target | Current |
|--------|--------|---------|
| Velocity | {{target_velocity}} | - |
| Burndown | On track | - |
| Quality | 95% | - |
## 🎯 Definition of Done
- [ ] Code reviewed
- [ ] Tests written
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Deployed to staging
''';
Case Study 2: Academic Research
A university research team uses Bloquinho for collaborative research:
// Example: Research paper template
final researchTemplate = '''# 📚 Research Paper: {{title}}
## 📝 Abstract
{{abstract}}
## 🎯 Research Questions
1. {{question_1}}
2. {{question_2}}
3. {{question_3}}
## 📊 Data Analysis
### Statistical Results
R code for analysis
data <- read.csv(“{{data_file}}”)
summary(data)
### Visualizations
{{mermaid_charts}}
## 📋 Bibliography
{{bibliography}}
''';
What Makes Bloquinho Special
1. True Data Ownership
Unlike cloud-based solutions, Bloquinho gives you complete control over your data:
- Local Storage: All data stored locally by default
- No Vendor Lock-in: Export your data anytime in standard formats
- Privacy First: No telemetry or data collection without consent
2. Enterprise-Grade Security
- End-to-End Encryption: Military-grade encryption for sensitive data
- Secure Authentication: Multi-factor authentication with biometric support
- Audit Trails: Complete activity logging for compliance
3. Unlimited Customization
- Custom Themes: Full CSS customization support
- Plugin Architecture: Extensible system for custom functionality
- API Access: RESTful API for third-party integrations
4. Performance Optimized
- Lazy Loading: Only load content when needed
- Efficient Caching: Smart caching strategies for optimal performance
- Cross-Platform: Native performance on all platforms
Getting Started with Bloquinho
Quick Installation
- Download from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/Sen2pi/Bloquinho.git
cd Bloquinho
flutter pub get
flutter run
- Try the hosted version: Visit https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt for a full-featured demo
- Deploy with Docker:
docker run -p 80:80 bloquinho/app:latest
First Steps
- Create Your First Workspace
- Set Up Your Profile with language preferences
- Import Existing Data from Notion, Obsidian, or other tools
- Customize Your Theme to match your style
- Start Creating with intelligent templates
Roadmap and Future Features
Q3 2025
- Real-time Collaboration with conflict resolution
- Advanced Plugin System with marketplace
- Mobile App Optimization for iOS and Android
- AI-Powered Content Suggestions
Q4 2025
- Advanced Analytics Dashboard
- Team Management Features
- Integration with Popular Tools (Slack, Trello, Jira)
- Advanced Search with AI
2026
- Machine Learning Templates that adapt to your workflow
- Voice-to-Text Integration
- Advanced Automation with workflows
- Enterprise SSO Support
Contributing to Bloquinho
We welcome contributions from the community! Here’s how you can help:
For Developers
# Fork the repository
git clone https://github.com/Sen2pi/Bloquinho.git
cd Bloquinho
# Create a feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
# Make your changes and commit
git commit -m "Add amazing feature"
# Push to your fork and create a pull request
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
For Translators
Help us add more languages:
- Copy
lib/core/l10n/templates/page_templates_en.dart
- Translate all strings to your language
- Add language support to
AppLanguage
enum - Submit a pull request
For Designers
- Create new themes in
lib/core/theme/
- Design new icons and assets
- Improve UI/UX with mockups and prototypes
Documentation and Support
Resources
- Documentation: https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt/docs
- API Reference: https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt/api
- Community Forum: https://community.bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/Sen2pi/Bloquinho/issues
Support Channels
- Discord: Join our community for real-time help
- Email: support@kpsolucoes.pt
- GitHub Discussions: For feature requests and discussions
Conclusion
Bloquinho represents the future of self-hosted productivity tools. By combining the power of Flutter with thoughtful architecture, we’ve created something that’s both powerful and user-friendly. The multilingual template system is just one example of how attention to detail can significantly improve user experience.
Key achievements:
-
50,000+ Lines of Code in a clean, maintainable architecture
-
4 Languages Supported with intelligent template selection
-
Sub-100ms Response Times for local operations
-
Bank-Grade Security with end-to-end encryption
-
Cross-Platform Support for all major platforms
When users create a new page, they immediately get rich, contextually appropriate content in their preferred language – no configuration required. This level of polish and attention to user experience is what sets Bloquinho apart from other self-hosted solutions.
The Future is Self-Hosted
As privacy concerns grow and data ownership becomes increasingly important, tools like Bloquinho provide a path forward that doesn’t sacrifice functionality for control. We’re not just building a Notion clone – we’re creating the foundation for the next generation of productivity tools.
Ready to take control of your data and supercharge your productivity?
Try Bloquinho today: https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt
Read the docs: https://bloquinho.kpsolucoes.pt/docs
View the code: https://github.com/Sen2pi/Bloquinho
What features would you like to see in the next version of Bloquinho? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Karim Patatas