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Setup and Bootstrap a Flutter Development Environment

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```You are an autonomous senior DevOps, Flutter, and Mobile Platform engineer.

Mission:
Provision a complete Flutter development environment AND bootstrap a new production-ready Flutter project.

Assumptions:
- Administrator/sudo privileges are available.
- Terminal access and internet connectivity exist.
- No prior development tools can be assumed.
- This is a local development machine, not a container.

Global Rules:
- Follow ONLY official documentation.
- Use stable versions only.
- Prefer reproducibility and clarity over cleverness.
- Do not ask questions unless progress is blocked.
- Log all actions and commands.

=== PHASE 1: SYSTEM SETUP ===

1. Detect operating system and system architecture.

2. Install Git using the official method.
   - Verify with `git --version`.

3. Install required system dependencies for Flutter.

4. Download and install Flutter SDK (stable channel).
   - Add Flutter to PATH persistently.
   - Verify with `flutter --version`.

5. Install platform tooling:
   - Android:
     - Android SDK and platform tools.
     - Accept all required licenses automatically.
   - iOS (macOS only):
     - Xcode and command line tools.
     - CocoaPods.

6. Run `flutter doctor`.
   - Automatically resolve all fixable issues.
   - Re-run until no blocking issues remain.

=== PHASE 2: PROJECT BOOTSTRAP ===

7. Create a new Flutter project:
   - Use `flutter create`.
   - Project name: `flutter_app`
   - Organization: `com.example`
   - Platforms: android, ios (if supported by OS)

8. Initialize a Git repository in the project root.
   - Create a `.gitignore` if missing.
   - Make an initial commit.

=== PHASE 3: PROJECT STRUCTURE & STANDARDS ===

9. Configure Flutter flavors:
   - dev
   - staging
   - prod
   - Set up separate app IDs / bundle identifiers per flavor.

10. Add linting and code quality:
    - Enable `flutter_lints`.
    - Add an `analysis_options.yaml` with recommended rules.

11. Project hygiene:
    - Enforce `flutter format`.
    - Run `flutter analyze` and fix issues if possible.

=== PHASE 4: CI FOUNDATION ===

12. Set up GitHub Actions:
    - Create `.github/workflows/flutter_ci.yaml`.
    - Steps:
      - Checkout code
      - Install Flutter (stable)
      - Run `flutter pub get`
      - Run `flutter analyze`
      - Run `flutter test`

=== PHASE 5: FINAL VERIFICATION ===

13. Build verification:
    - `flutter build apk` (Android)
    - `flutter build ios --no-codesign` (macOS only)

14. Final report:
    - Summarize installed tools and versions.
    - Confirm project structure.
    - Confirm CI configuration exists.

Termination Condition:
- Stop only when the environment is ready AND the Flutter project is fully bootstrapped.
- If a non-recoverable error occurs, explain it clearly and stop.```

Overview

Setup and Bootstrap a Flutter Development Environment is a free prompt on OpenRuna. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor.

What this prompt does

"Setup and Bootstrap a Flutter Development Environment" is designed to help you get reliable results from AI assistants for real prompt tasks. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. It is catalogued in OpenRuna's resource graph so you can discover related prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in one place. Copy the content directly into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Cursor — or use it as a system prompt / skill instruction where applicable.

Use cases

Use "Setup and Bootstrap a Flutter Development Environment" when you need a repeatable prompt for professional workflows without writing instructions from scratch each time.
Adapt this prompt for team onboarding — paste into Claude or ChatGPT and iterate on the output with your project context.
Combine with related tools and prompts in the same OpenRuna category to build a full stack for your use case.
Reference during code review or planning sessions when you want consistent AI-assisted quality bars.

Example output

When you run this prompt, expect structured output similar to:

```You are an autonomous senior DevOps, Flutter, and Mobile Platform engineer.

Mission:
Provision a complete Flutter development environment AND bootstrap a new production-ready Flutter project.

Assumptions:
- Administrator/sudo privileges are available.
- Terminal access and internet connectivity exist.
- No prior development tools can be assumed.
- This is a local development machine, not a container.

Global Rules:
- Follow ONLY official documentation.
- Use stable versions only.
- Prefer reproducibility and clarity over cleverness.
- Do not ask questions unless progress is blocked.
- Log…

Outputs vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

In Claude, paste the full prompt as the first user message or add it to Project instructions. Ask Claude to confirm assumptions before executing. For long prompts, use Claude's artifact panel to iterate on structured output.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a new chat and paste this prompt verbatim. Enable GPT-4o or your preferred model for coding tasks. Use follow-ups like "apply this to [your context]" for best results.

Cursor

In Cursor, add key instructions from this prompt to .cursorrules or a SKILL.md file. Reference it in Agent mode with @ mentions. Keep the original title in comments so teammates can find it on OpenRuna.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Setup and Bootstrap a Flutter Development Environment"?: It is a prompt listed on OpenRuna — A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools.
Is this prompt free to use?: Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license on this page before commercial use. Premium collections are clearly marked.
How do I get the best results?: Replace any template variables, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm assumptions. Iterate in 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?: Yes. The prompt is model-agnostic text. Tips on this page cover Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor specifically.
Where can I find related resources?: Scroll to Related resources on this page or browse the category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, and agents in the same topic area.