---
title: Installation
description: How to install and set up Figma Flutter Generator
---

# Installation

## Prerequisites

Before installing Figma Flutter Generator, ensure you have:

1. **Dart SDK** (>=2.19.0 <4.0.0)
2. **Flutter** (for theme generation)
3. **pdf2svg** (for PDF to SVG conversion, if not using direct SVG export)

### Installing pdf2svg

```bash
# macOS
brew install pdf2svg

# Linux
sudo apt-get install pdf2svg

# Windows
# Download from: http://www.cityinthesky.co.uk/opensource/pdf2svg/
```

## Package Installation

Install Figma Flutter Generator globally using pub:

```bash
dart pub global activate figma_flutter_generator
```

## Figma Setup

You'll need a Figma access token to use this tool:

1. Log in to your Figma account
2. Go to Settings > Account Settings
3. In the Personal access tokens section, click "Create new token"
4. Copy your access token for use in the commands

### Required Figma Plans

- **For Icon Generation:**
  - Basic Plan: PDF export (recommended)
  - Professional Plan: Direct SVG export
- **For Theme Generation:**
  - Enterprise Plan: Required for Variables API access

## Verifying Installation

Verify the installation by running:

```bash
figma_flutter_generator --help
```

You should see the command usage information displayed.

## Next Steps

- Learn how to [set up your Figma file](./figma-setup)
- Start [generating icons](./icons)
- Begin [creating themes](./variables)

export default ({ children }) => <div className="docs">{children}</div>;
```