# Quick install > This pages walks you through the quick install process for Flutter. Learn how to use any Code OSS-based editor, such as VS Code, to set up your Flutter development environment and test drive Flutter's developer experience. If you've developed with Flutter before, or you prefer to use a different editor or IDE, you can follow the [custom setup instructions][] instead. :::note What you'll achieve - Install the software prerequisites for Flutter. - Use VS Code to download and install Flutter. - Create a new Flutter app from a sample template. - Try out Flutter development features like stateful hot reload. ::: [custom setup instructions]: /install/custom ## Confirm your development platform {: #dev-platform} The instructions on this page are configured to cover installing and trying out Flutter on a **Windows**{:.selected-os-text} device. If you'd like to follow the instructions for a different OS, please select one of the following. ## Download prerequisite software {: #download-prerequisites} For the smoothest Flutter setup, first install the following tools. 1.

Set up Linux support

If you haven't set up Linux support on your Chromebook before, [Turn on Linux support][chromeos-linux]. If you've already turned on Linux support, ensure it's up to date following the [Fix problems with Linux][chromeos-linux-update] instructions. 1.

Download and install prerequisite packages

Using `apt-get` or your preferred installation mechanism, install the latest versions of the following packages: - `curl` - `git` - `unzip` - `xz-utils` - `zip` - `libglu1-mesa` If you want to use `apt-get`, install these packages using the following commands: ```console $ sudo apt-get update -y && sudo apt-get upgrade -y $ sudo apt-get install -y curl git unzip xz-utils zip libglu1-mesa ``` 1.

Download and install Visual Studio Code

To quickly install Flutter, then edit and debug your apps, [install and set up Visual Studio Code][vscode-install]. You can instead install and use any other Code OSS-based editor that supports VS Code extensions. If you choose to do so, for the rest of this article, assume VS Code refers to the editor of your choice. {: .steps .chromeos-only} 1.

Install git

**If you already have git installed, skip to the next step: Download and install Visual Studio Code.** There are a few ways to install git on your Mac, but the way we recommend is by using XCode. This will be important when you target your builds for iOS or macOS. ```console $ xcode-select --install ``` If you haven't installed the tools already, a dialog should open that confirms you'd like to install them. Click **Install**, then once the installation is complete, click **Done**. 1.

Download and install Visual Studio Code

To quickly install Flutter, then edit and debug your apps, [install and set up Visual Studio Code][vscode-install]. You can instead install and use any other Code OSS-based editor that supports VS Code extensions. If you choose to do so, for the rest of this article, assume VS Code refers to the editor of your choice. {: .steps .macos-only} 1.

Install Git for Windows

Download and install the latest version of [Git for Windows][]. For help installing or troubleshooting Git, reference the [Git documentation][git-install]. 1.

Download and install Visual Studio Code

To quickly install Flutter, then edit and debug your apps, [install and set up Visual Studio Code][vscode-install]. You can instead install and use any other Code OSS-based editor that supports VS Code extensions. If you choose to do so, for the rest of this article, assume VS Code refers to the editor of your choice. {: .steps .windows-only} 1.

Download and install prerequisite packages

Using your preferred package manager or mechanism, install the latest versions of the following packages: - `curl` - `git` - `unzip` - `xz-utils` - `zip` - `libglu1-mesa` On Debian-based distros with `apt-get`, such as Ubuntu, install these packages using the following commands: ```console $ sudo apt-get update -y && sudo apt-get upgrade -y $ sudo apt-get install -y curl git unzip xz-utils zip libglu1-mesa ``` 1.

Download and install Visual Studio Code

To quickly install Flutter, then edit and debug your apps, [install and set up Visual Studio Code][vscode-install]. You can instead install and use any other Code OSS-based editor that supports VS Code extensions. If you choose to do so, for the rest of this article, assume VS Code refers to the editor of your choice. {: .steps .linux-only} [chromeos-linux]: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439 [chromeos-linux-update]: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en#:~:text=Fix%20problems%20with%20Linux [Git for Windows]: https://git-scm.com/downloads/win [git-install]: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git [vscode-install]: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/setup-overview ## Install and set up Flutter {: #install} Now that you've installed Git and VS Code, follow these steps to use VS Code to install and set up Flutter. :::note Download manually If you prefer to manually install Flutter, follow the instructions in [Install Flutter manually][]. ::: 1.

Launch VS Code

If not already open, open VS Code by searching for it with Spotlight or opening it manually from the directory where it's installed. 1.

Add the Flutter extension to VS Code

To add the Dart and Flutter extensions to VS Code, visit the [Flutter extension's marketplace page][flutter-vscode], then click **Install**. If prompted by your browser, allow it to open VS Code. 1.

Install Flutter with VS Code

1. Open the command palette in VS Code. Go to **View** > **Command Palette** or press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P. 1. In the command palette, type `flutter`. 1. Select **Flutter: New Project**. 1. VS Code prompts you to locate the Flutter SDK on your computer. Select **Download SDK**. 1. When the **Select Folder for Flutter SDK** dialog displays, choose where you want to install Flutter. 1. Click **Clone Flutter**. While downloading Flutter, VS Code displays this pop-up notification: ```console Downloading the Flutter SDK. This may take a few minutes. ``` This download takes a few minutes. If you suspect that the download has hung, click **Cancel** then start the installation again. 1. Click **Add SDK to PATH**. When successful, a notification displays: ```console The Flutter SDK was added to your PATH ``` 1. VS Code might display a Google Analytics notice. If you agree, click **OK**. 1. To ensure that Flutter is available in all terminals: 1. Close, then reopen all terminal windows. 1. Restart VS Code. {:type="a"} :::note The VS Code setup process might check for Android Studio, which can result in a warning if it's not installed. You can safely ignore this if you're targeting other platforms (like web, iOS, or macOS), as the installation will still succeed. Afterward, run `flutter doctor` to verify your installation. ::: 1.

Troubleshoot installation issues

If you encounter any issues during installation, check out [Flutter installation troubleshooting][troubleshoot]. {:.steps} [Install Flutter manually]: /install/manual [flutter-vscode]: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Dart-Code.flutter [troubleshoot]: /install/troubleshoot ## Start learning! Installing the Flutter SDK automatically installs Dart as well. You can now start building Flutter apps!

If you're new to programming, start with the Dart Getting Started tutorial to learn the fundamentals of the Dart programming language. This tutorial was designed to lead into the Flutter Getting Started tutorial.

Start learning If you're already familiar with programming, you can skip the Dart tutorial and jump straight into the first Flutter lesson.