How to Run the Project (Web, Android, iOS, Desktop)
This guide will walk you through running the FlutKit Dashboard UI Kits on all supported platforms:
- Web
- Android
- iOS
- Windows / macOS / Linux (Desktop)
Whether you’re using VS Code, Android Studio, or the terminal, the steps are the same.
1. Prerequisites
Before running the project, ensure you have:
✔ Flutter SDK (latest stable)
Check:
flutter --version
✔ Required platforms installed
flutter doctor
You should see checkmarks for:
- Chrome (for web)
- Android toolchain
- Xcode (iOS)
- Visual Studio / clang (desktop)
2. Install Dependencies
Inside your project folder, run:
flutter pub get
This downloads all required packages.
3. Run the Project on Web
Method 1: Using Terminal
flutter run -d chrome
Method 2: Using VS Code / Android Studio
- Open Device Selector
- Choose Chrome
- Press ▶ Run
✔ Recommended for Development
FlutKit Dashboard UI Kits is fully responsive, so developing with Web view is ideal.
4. Run the Project on Android
Requirements
- Android SDK installed
- At least one of these:
- Physical Android device
- Android emulator
Start Emulator
flutter emulators --launch <emulator_id>
Run:
flutter run -d android
Or choose the device from IDE.
5. Run the Project on iOS (macOS only)
Requirements
- macOS
- Xcode
- iOS Simulator or real device
- CocoaPods installed:
sudo gem install cocoapods
Install iOS Pods
cd ios
pod install
cd ..
Run:
flutter run -d ios
Or select iPhone Simulator from your IDE.
6. Run the Project on Desktop (Windows / macOS / Linux)
Flutter supports all major desktop platforms.
Enable Desktop Support
flutter config --enable-windows-desktop
flutter config --enable-macos-desktop
flutter config --enable-linux-desktop
Run:
flutter run -d windows
flutter run -d macos
flutter run -d linux
In VS Code, simply select your desktop device from the device selector.
7. Useful Commands
Clean build cache
flutter clean
flutter pub get
Hot reload
Press r (terminal) or the lightning button (IDE).
Hot restart
Press R (terminal) or restart (IDE).
List all devices
flutter devices
Tips for Best Experience with FlutKit Dashboard UI Kits
1. Prefer Flutter 3.22+
Ensures best performance for Flutter Web.
2. For Web Development
Run in profile mode for better speed:
flutter run -d chrome --profile
3. For Desktop
Windows/macOS give the fastest debug builds for admin dashboards.