flutter-environment-setup-linux

SKILL.md

Linux environment setup for Flutter desktop development with OS detection and toolchain validation.

Automatically detects Debian/Ubuntu or ChromeOS and halts with instructions for non-apt systems

Installs core dependencies (curl, git, unzip, libglu1-mesa) and Linux desktop toolchain (clang, cmake, ninja-build, GTK libraries)

Prompts for optional IDE setup (VS Code or Android Studio via snap)

Runs flutter doctor -v and flutter devices to validate the environment, automatically installing missing packages if detected

flutter-linux-setup

Goal

Configures a Linux environment (Debian/Ubuntu or ChromeOS) for Flutter desktop application development by installing required system prerequisites, managing OS-specific configurations, and validating the toolchain.

Decision Logic

If OS is ChromeOS: Require manual enablement of Linux support before proceeding to package installation.

If OS is Debian/Ubuntu: Proceed directly to apt-get package updates and installations.

If OS is non-Debian (e.g., Fedora, Arch): Halt and inform the user that this skill specifically targets apt-get package managers.

Instructions

Determine the Host Operating System:
STOP AND ASK THE USER: "Are you setting up this Flutter environment on a standard Debian/Ubuntu Linux distribution, or on a Chromebook (ChromeOS)?"

Handle ChromeOS Prerequisites (Conditional):
If the user indicates they are on a Chromebook:
Instruct the user to navigate to their ChromeOS Settings, turn on "Linux development environment", and ensure it is fully updated.
STOP AND ASK THE USER: "Please confirm once Linux support is enabled and updated so we can proceed with the package installation."