Recently I set up flutter on my mac M1 laptop in VS code, Its pretty straightforward if out follow these steps~

Prerequisites

1. Install Flutter SDK: Begin by downloading the Flutter SDK from the official website or opt for a homebrew installation:

    git clone https://github.com/flutter/flutter.git -b stable
    export PATH="$PWD/flutter/bin:$PATH"
   

2. Install Xcode: If you haven’t already, acquire Xcode from the App Store.

Setting Up Flutter in VSCode

1. Install VSCode: Head to the official website and download Visual Studio Code.

2. Install Flutter and Dart Extensions:

   • Open VSCode.

   • Go to the Extensions sidebar (Ctrl+Shift+X).

   • Search for "Flutter" and "Dart" extensions by the Flutter team.

   • Install both extensions.

3. Configure Flutter SDK Path:

   • Press Cmd + Shift + P (macOS) to access the Command Palette.

   • Type "Flutter: Select Flutter SDK" and choose it.

   • Navigate to the Flutter SDK path and select it.

4. Set Up PATH:

   • Launch Terminal and execute:

    open ~/.zshrc

• Add the Flutter path to your PATH variable:

    export PATH="$PATH:`pwd`/flutter/bin"

• Save the changes and exit the file.

1. Run Flutter Doctor:

   • Open Terminal and run:

    flutter doctor

This command identifies any issues with your Flutter setup and provides corrective instructions.

iOS Setup (Optional)

For iOS development, follow these additional steps:

1. Install CocoaPods:

    sudo gem install cocoapods
    pod setup
   

   This is necessary for Flutter iOS development.

And You are done!!!!