Set up Flutter for your needs

To get started developing with Flutter, follow these steps to install and set up Flutter for your preferred development environment and target platform.

If you plan to use VS Code or another Code - OSS derived editor, consider following the Flutter quick start instead.

Install and set up Flutter

To get started developing apps with Flutter, install the Flutter SDK to your development device. Choose one of the following installation methods:

Install with VS CodeUse VS Code to quickly set up your Flutter development environments.
Install manuallyManually install and set up a specific Flutter SDK release.

Set up an IDE or editor

For the best development experience with Flutter, install an IDE or editor with support for Dart and Flutter. Some popular options include VS Code, Android Studio, Firebase Studio, and other Code OSS-based editors.

Set up a target platform

Once you've successfully installed Flutter, set up development for at least one target platform to continue your journey with Flutter.

Continue your Flutter journey