Flutter Create

The flutter create command is the foundation of every Flutter project.

flutter create my_app
flutter create <project_name>	New project with default template
flutter create --platforms=android,ios awesome_app
--platforms <platforms>	Specifies which platforms to add
e.g web, windows, macos
flutter create --template=package awesome_app
--template <type>	Creates a project based on a specific blueprint
e.g package, plugin, module
flutter create --org com.awesome.myapp awesome_app
--org <domain>	Sets the unique application ID

Common Use Cases & Examples

1. The Standard App

This is the command you will use 90% of the time. Always set your --org.

flutter create --org com.yourcompany.yourapp my_app

2. Creating a Reusable Dart Package

You want to share pure Dart logic (models, utilities, APIs) across multiple projects.

flutter create --template=package --org com.yourcompany awesome_utils

3. Creating a Plugin with Native Code

You need to write custom Kotlin/Swift code to access platform-specific APIs.

flutter create --template=plugin --org com.yourcompany --platforms=android,ios native_bridge

4. Creating a Module for Existing Apps

You want to embed a Flutter screen inside your existing native Android/iOS app.

flutter create --template=module --org com.yourcompany flutter_feature_module

5. Targeting Specific Platforms

You are building a desktop-only application and want to avoid mobile/web configs.

flutter create --platforms=windows,macos,linux desktop_app

Pro Tip: Always run flutter create --help to see the most up-to-date list of flags and options for your current Flutter SDK version. The available --platforms and --template options evolve over time.