Environment Setup

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Before we start developing our hotkey application, we need to set up the development environment. This chapter will guide you through all the necessary configurations.

## Install Flutter SDK

1. Visit the Flutter official website to download the latest SDK:
   https://flutter.dev/docs/get-started/install/macos

2. Extract the downloaded file to your preferred location, for example:
```bash
   cd ~/development
   unzip ~/Downloads/flutter_macos_arm64_3.x.x-stable.zip

Add Flutter to your environment variables by editing ~/.zshrc or ~/.bash_profile:

   export PATH="$PATH:~/development/flutter/bin"
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4. Run the following command to verify the installation:
```bash
   flutter doctor

Install Xcode

Since we’re developing a macOS application, we need to install Xcode:

Install Xcode from the Mac App Store
After installation, run the following command to accept the license agreement:

   sudo xcodebuild -license accept
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3. Install Xcode command-line tools:
```bash
   sudo xcode-select --install

Configure VS Code

Install VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
Install necessary extensions:
- Flutter
- Dart

Enable macOS Desktop Support

Enable macOS desktop support:

   flutter config --enable-macos-desktop
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2. Verify that macOS is in the list of supported platforms:
```bash
   flutter devices

Verify Environment

Run the following command to check if the environment is configured correctly:

flutter doctor

Ensure all check items show ✓. If there are any issues, follow the prompts to resolve them.

## Common Issues

1. Slow Flutter SDK Download
   - Use a mirror site
   - Or use a proxy for downloading

2. Xcode Installation Failure
   - Ensure Mac App Store login is working
   - Check network connection
   - Ensure sufficient disk space

3. VS Code Plugin Installation Failure
   - Check network connection
   - Try using a proxy

## Next Step

Once the environment setup is complete, we can proceed to [Create Project](./01-Create_Project.md).