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How to Start Feed with Specific Post IDs

Introduction​

Starting the feed from a specific post improves content discovery, especially when users land via shared links or post thumbnails. This guide shows how to use the LikeMinds Feed Flutter SDK to launch a feed that begins from a defined list of post IDs—ideal for video feed experiences.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure the following:

  • LikeMinds Feed Flutter SDK: The SDK must be properly installed and initialized in your Flutter project. Refer to the installation guide if needed.
  • Basic Understanding of Flutter: Familiarity with Flutter widgets and navigation principles.
  • Post ID(s): You must have the specific post IDs you want to start the feed with.

Steps​

Step 1: Create route to Feed Screen​

Use the LMFeedVideoFeedScreen widget and pass the post IDs using the startFeedWithPostIds parameter. This defines the post(s) from which the feed will start.

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LMFeedSocialScreen and LMFeedQnAScreen also support the startFeedWithPostIds parameter, allowing you to customize the starting point of the feed for different feed theme.

// Create a material route for feed screen
MaterialPageRoute route = MaterialPageRoute(
  builder: (context) => LMFeedVideoFeedScreen(
    // Pass specific post IDs to start feed with
    startFeedWithPostIds: ['POST_ID_1', 'POST_ID_2'],
  ),
);

Step 2: Navigate to Feed Screen with Post IDs​

// Navigate to that page
Navigator.push(context, route);

You can pass one or multiple post IDs depending on your requirement. The feed will start from the first post in the list and flow naturally afterward.