How to Solve the cmdline-tools component is missing Flutter 2026 Problem
The quickest way to resolve the "cmdline-tools component is missing" error in Flutter is to install the Android SDK Command-line Tools through the SDK Manager in Android Studio. Open Tools, then SDK Manager, then SDK Tools, check the Android SDK Command-line Tools (latest), click Apply, and install. Once complete, run Flutter Doctor to verify.
Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Open Android Studio
Open Android Studio and navigate to the welcome screen or open any project.
Step 2: Open SDK Manager
Navigate to the Tools menu, then SDK Manager.
Step 3: Install the Tools Component
In the SDK Manager, select the SDK Tools tab.
Check the Android SDK Command-line Tools (latest).
Click Apply and OK to download and install the component.
Step 4: Verify with Flutter Doctor
Open a terminal or command prompt.
Run the command: flutter doctor.
If licensing issues persist, run: flutter doctor --android-licenses and accept all licenses by typing 'y'.