# Set up Linux development
> Configure your development environment to run, build, and deploy Flutter apps for Linux desktop.
Learn how to set up your development environment
to run, build, and deploy Flutter apps for the Linux desktop platform.
:::note
If you haven't set up Flutter already,
visit and follow [Install Flutter][] first.
If you've already installed Flutter,
ensure that it's [up to date][].
:::
[Install Flutter]: /install
[up to date]: /install/upgrade
## Set up tooling {: #set-up-tooling}
To run and debug desktop Flutter apps on Linux,
download and install the prerequisite packages.
Using your preferred package manager or mechanism,
install the latest versions of the following packages:
- `clang`
- `cmake`
- `ninja-build`
- `pkg-config`
- `libgtk-3-dev`
- `libstdc++-12-dev`
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 clang cmake ninja-build pkg-config libgtk-3-dev libstdc++-12-dev
```
## Validate your setup {: #validate-setup}
1. Check for toolchain issues
To check for any issues with your Linux development setup,
run the `flutter doctor` command in your preferred terminal:
```console
$ flutter doctor -v
```
If you see any errors or tasks to complete
under the **Linux toolchain** section,
complete and resolve them, then
run `flutter doctor -v` again to verify any changes.
1. Check for Linux devices
To ensure Flutter can find and connect to your Linux device correctly,
run `flutter devices` in your preferred terminal:
```console
$ flutter devices
```
If you set everything up correctly,
there should be at least one entry with the platform marked as **linux**.
1. Troubleshoot setup issues
If you need help resolving any setup issues,
check out [Install and setup troubleshooting][].
If you still have issues or questions,
reach out on one of the Flutter [community][] channels.
{: .steps}
[Install and setup troubleshooting]: /install/troubleshoot
[community]: https://flutter.dev/community
## Start developing for Linux {: #start-developing}
Congratulations!
Now that you've set up Linux desktop development for Flutter,
you can continue your Flutter learning journey while testing on Linux
or begin expanding integration with Linux.
