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Framework To Capacitor

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framework-to-capacitor

Guide for integrating modern web frameworks with Capacitor. Covers Next.js static export, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and others. Use this skill when converting framework apps to mobile apps with Capacitor.

Overview

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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by Cap-go on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Framework To Capacitor AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo-skills.git /tmp/capgo-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/capgo-skills/plugins/capacitor-app-migrations/skills/framework-to-capacitor .claude/skills/framework-to-capacitor
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Framework To Capacitor in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Framework To Capacitor on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Framework To Capacitor is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Framework to Capacitor Integration

Comprehensive guide for integrating web frameworks with Capacitor to build mobile apps.

When to Use This Skill

  • Converting a Next.js app to a mobile app
  • Integrating React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte with Capacitor
  • Configuring static exports for Capacitor
  • Setting up routing for mobile apps
  • Optimizing framework builds for native platforms

Live Project Snapshot

Detected framework and build dependencies: !node -e "const fs=require('fs');if(!fs.existsSync('package.json'))process.exit(0);const pkg=JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('package.json','utf8'));const matchers=['next','react','vue','@angular/core','@sveltejs/kit','@builder.io/qwik','@remix-run/react','solid-js','vite','@capacitor/core','@capacitor/cli'];const out=[];for(const section of ['dependencies','devDependencies']){for(const [name,version] of Object.entries(pkg[section]||{})){if(matchers.includes(name))out.push(section+'.'+name+'='+version)}}for(const [name,cmd] of Object.entries(pkg.scripts||{})){if(['build','export','sync','cap:sync'].includes(name))out.push('scripts.'+name+'='+cmd)}console.log(out.join('\n'))"

Relevant framework and Capacitor config paths: !find . -maxdepth 3 \( -name 'next.config.js' -o -name 'next.config.mjs' -o -name 'vite.config.ts' -o -name 'vite.config.js' -o -name 'angular.json' -o -name 'svelte.config.js' -o -name 'capacitor.config.json' -o -name 'capacitor.config.ts' -o -name 'capacitor.config.js' \)

Framework Support Matrix

FrameworkStatic ExportSSR SupportRecommended Approach
Next.js✅ Yes❌ NoStatic export (output: 'export')
React✅ YesN/ACreate React App or Vite
Vue✅ Yes❌ NoVite or Vue CLI
Angular✅ Yes❌ NoAngular CLI
Svelte✅ Yes❌ NoSvelteKit with adapter-static
Remix✅ Yes❌ NoSPA mode
Solid✅ Yes❌ NoVite
Qwik✅ Yes❌ NoStatic site mode

CRITICAL: Capacitor requires static HTML/CSS/JS files. SSR (Server-Side Rendering) does not work in native apps.

Next.js + Capacitor

Next.js is popular for React apps. Capacitor requires static export.

Step 1: Create or Update next.config.js

For Next.js 13+ (App Router):

javascript
// next.config.js
/** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */
const nextConfig = {
  output: 'export',
  images: {
    unoptimized: true, // Required for static export
  },
  trailingSlash: true, // Helps with routing on mobile
};

module.exports = nextConfig;

For Next.js 12 (Pages Router):

javascript
// next.config.js
module.exports = {
  output: 'export',
  images: {
    unoptimized: true,
  },
  trailingSlash: true,
};

Step 2: Build Static Files

bash
npm run build

This creates an out/ directory with static files.

Step 3: Install Capacitor

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

Configuration:

  • App name: Your app name
  • App ID: com.company.app
  • Web directory: out (Next.js static export output)

Step 4: Configure Capacitor

Create capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
import type { CapacitorConfig } from '@capacitor/cli';

const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'out', // Next.js static export directory
  server: {
    androidScheme: 'https',
  },
};

export default config;

Step 5: Add Platforms

bash
npm install @capacitor/ios @capacitor/android
npx cap add ios
npx cap add android

Step 6: Build and Sync

bash
# Build Next.js
npm run build

# Sync with native projects
npx cap sync

Step 7: Run on Device

iOS:

bash
npx cap open ios
# Build and run in Xcode

Android:

bash
npx cap open android
# Build and run in Android Studio

Next.js Routing Considerations

Use hash routing for complex apps:

typescript
// next.config.js
const nextConfig = {
  output: 'export',
  basePath: '',
  assetPrefix: '',
};

Or use Next.js's built-in routing (works with trailingSlash: true).

Next.js Image Optimization

next/image doesn't work with static export. Use alternatives:

Option 1: Use standard img tag

jsx
// Instead of next/image
<img src="/images/photo.jpg" alt="Photo" />

Option 2: Use a custom Image component

tsx
// components/CapacitorImage.tsx
import { Capacitor } from '@capacitor/core';

export const CapacitorImage = ({ src, alt, ...props }) => {
  const isNative = Capacitor.isNativePlatform();
  const imageSrc = isNative ? src : src;
  
  return <img src={imageSrc} alt={alt} {...props} />;
};

Next.js API Routes

API routes don't work in static export. Use alternatives:

  1. External API: Call a separate backend
  2. Capacitor plugins: Use native features
  3. Local storage: Use @capacitor/preferences
typescript
import { Preferences } from '@capacitor/preferences';

// Save data
await Preferences.set({
  key: 'user',
  value: JSON.stringify(userData),
});

// Load data
const { value } = await Preferences.get({ key: 'user' });
const userData = JSON.parse(value || '{}');

Next.js Middleware

Middleware doesn't work in static export. Handle logic client-side:

typescript
// In your React components
import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { useRouter } from 'next/router';

export default function ProtectedPage() {
  const router = useRouter();

  useEffect(() => {
    const checkAuth = async () => {
      const { value } = await Preferences.get({ key: 'token' });
      if (!value) {
        router.push('/login');
      }
    };
    checkAuth();
  }, []);

  return <div>Protected content</div>;
}

Complete Next.js + Capacitor Example

package.json:

json
{
  "name": "my-capacitor-app",
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "next dev",
    "build": "next build",
    "build:mobile": "next build && cap sync",
    "ios": "cap open ios",
    "android": "cap open android"
  },
  "dependencies": {
    "next": "^14.0.0",
    "react": "^18.2.0",
    "react-dom": "^18.2.0",
    "@capacitor/core": "^6.0.0",
    "@capacitor/ios": "^6.0.0",
    "@capacitor/android": "^6.0.0",
    "@capacitor/camera": "^6.0.0"
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "@capacitor/cli": "^6.0.0",
    "typescript": "^5.0.0"
  }
}

React + Capacitor

React works great with Capacitor using Vite or Create React App.

Option 1: Vite (Recommended)

Create new project:

bash
npx create-vite@latest my-app --template react-ts
cd my-app
npm install

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

Configure vite.config.ts:

typescript
import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
import react from '@vitejs/plugin-react';

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [react()],
  build: {
    outDir: 'dist', // Capacitor webDir
  },
});

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
import type { CapacitorConfig } from '@capacitor/cli';

const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'dist',
};

export default config;

Add platforms and build:

bash
npm install @capacitor/ios @capacitor/android
npx cap add ios
npx cap add android
npm run build
npx cap sync

Option 2: Create React App

Create new project:

bash
npx create-react-app my-app --template typescript
cd my-app

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'build', // CRA outputs to build/
};

Build and sync:

bash
npm run build
npx cap sync

React Router Configuration

Use HashRouter for mobile:

tsx
import { HashRouter as Router, Routes, Route } from 'react-router-dom';

function App() {
  return (
    <Router>
      <Routes>
        <Route path="/" element={<Home />} />
        <Route path="/about" element={<About />} />
      </Routes>
    </Router>
  );
}

Vue + Capacitor

Vue works seamlessly with Capacitor.

Create Vue + Capacitor Project

Using Vite:

bash
npx create-vite@latest my-app --template vue-ts
cd my-app
npm install

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

vite.config.ts:

typescript
import { defineConfig } from 'vite';
import vue from '@vitejs/plugin-vue';

export default defineConfig({
  plugins: [vue()],
  build: {
    outDir: 'dist',
  },
});

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'dist',
};

Add platforms:

bash
npm install @capacitor/ios @capacitor/android
npx cap add ios
npx cap add android
npm run build
npx cap sync

Vue Router Configuration

Use hash mode for mobile:

typescript
// router/index.ts
import { createRouter, createWebHashHistory } from 'vue-router';

const router = createRouter({
  history: createWebHashHistory(),
  routes: [
    { path: '/', component: Home },
    { path: '/about', component: About },
  ],
});

export default router;

Angular + Capacitor

Angular has excellent Capacitor integration.

Create Angular + Capacitor Project

Create Angular app:

bash
npx @angular/cli new my-app
cd my-app

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'dist/my-app/browser', // Angular 17+ output
};

For Angular 16 and below:

typescript
webDir: 'dist/my-app',

Add platforms:

bash
npm install @capacitor/ios @capacitor/android
npx cap add ios
npx cap add android
npm run build
npx cap sync

Angular Router Configuration

HashLocationStrategy for mobile:

typescript
// app.config.ts (Angular 17+)
import { provideRouter, withHashLocation } from '@angular/router';

export const appConfig: ApplicationConfig = {
  providers: [
    provideRouter(routes, withHashLocation()),
  ],
};

For Angular 16 and below:

typescript
// app.module.ts
import { LocationStrategy, HashLocationStrategy } from '@angular/common';

@NgModule({
  providers: [
    { provide: LocationStrategy, useClass: HashLocationStrategy }
  ],
})
export class AppModule {}

Svelte + Capacitor

Svelte and SvelteKit work great with Capacitor.

SvelteKit + Capacitor

Create SvelteKit app:

bash
npx create-svelte my-app
cd my-app
npm install

Install adapter-static:

bash
npm install -D @sveltejs/adapter-static

Configure svelte.config.js:

javascript
import adapter from '@sveltejs/adapter-static';

const config = {
  kit: {
    adapter: adapter({
      pages: 'build',
      assets: 'build',
      fallback: 'index.html',
    }),
  },
};

export default config;

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'build',
};

Build and sync:

bash
npm run build
npx cap sync

Vite + Svelte (Simpler Option)

Create with Vite:

bash
npx create-vite@latest my-app --template svelte-ts
cd my-app
npm install

Install Capacitor:

bash
npm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli
npx cap init

capacitor.config.ts:

typescript
const config: CapacitorConfig = {
  appId: 'com.company.app',
  appName: 'My App',
  webDir: 'dist',
};

Common Patterns Across Frameworks

1. Environment Detection

Detect if running in native app:

typescript
import { Capacitor } from '@capacitor/core';

const isNative = Capacitor.isNativePlatform();
const platform = Capacitor.getPlatform(); // 'ios', 'android', or 'web'

if (isNative) {
  // Use native plugins
} else {
  // Use web APIs
}

2. Deep Linking

Handle deep links in your app:

typescript
import { App } from '@capacitor/app';

App.addListener('appUrlOpen', (data) => {
  // Handle deep link
  const slug = data.url.split('.app').pop();
  // Navigate to route
});

3. Live Updates with Capgo

Add live updates to any framework:

bash
npm install @capgo/capacitor-updater
typescript
import { CapacitorUpdater } from '@capgo/capacitor-updater';

// Check for updates
const { id } = await CapacitorUpdater.download({
  url: 'https://api.capgo.app/updates',
});

// Apply update
await CapacitorUpdater.set({ id });

4. Native UI Components

Use Ionic Framework for any framework:

bash
npm install @ionic/core

React:

bash
npm install @ionic/react @ionic/react-router

Vue:

bash
npm install @ionic/vue @ionic/vue-router

Angular:

bash
npm install @ionic/angular

5. Storage

Use Capacitor Preferences for all frameworks:

typescript
import { Preferences } from '@capacitor/preferences';

// Set value
await Preferences.set({ key: 'theme', value: 'dark' });

// Get value
const { value } = await Preferences.get({ key: 'theme' });

// Remove value
await Preferences.remove({ key: 'theme' });

// Clear all
await Preferences.clear();

6. Camera Access

Same API across all frameworks:

typescript
import { Camera, CameraResultType } from '@capacitor/camera';

const photo = await Camera.getPhoto({
  quality: 90,
  allowEditing: true,
  resultType: CameraResultType.Uri,
});

const imageUrl = photo.webPath;

Build Scripts for All Frameworks

Add these to package.json:

json
{
  "scripts": {
    "dev": "vite", // or next dev, ng serve, etc.
    "build": "vite build", // or next build, ng build, etc.
    "build:mobile": "vite build && cap sync",
    "ios": "cap run ios",
    "android": "cap run android",
    "sync": "cap sync"
  }
}

Routing Best Practices

Hash vs. History Mode

Hash mode (recommended for mobile):

  • Works without server configuration
  • URLs look like: #/about
  • No server-side routing needed

History mode (requires server):

  • Clean URLs: /about
  • Requires server fallback to index.html
  • Can have issues on mobile

Recommendation: Use hash mode for Capacitor apps.

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Blank Screen on Mobile

Cause: Incorrect webDir or build output.

Solution:

  1. Check build output directory matches webDir in capacitor.config.ts
  2. Rebuild: npm run build
  3. Sync: npx cap sync
  4. Check browser console in device

Issue: Routing Doesn't Work

Cause: Using history mode without proper configuration.

Solution: Switch to hash routing:

  • React: HashRouter
  • Vue: createWebHashHistory()
  • Angular: HashLocationStrategy
  • SvelteKit: Configure fallback

Issue: Environment Variables Not Working

Cause: Build-time variables not being replaced.

Solution: Use framework-specific env variable patterns:

  • Next.js: NEXT_PUBLIC_
  • Vite: VITE_
  • Create React App: REACT_APP_
  • Angular: environment.ts

Issue: API Calls Fail on Device

Cause: CORS or localhost URLs.

Solution:

  1. Use production API URLs
  2. Configure CORS on backend
  3. Use Capacitor HTTP plugin for native requests:
typescript
import { CapacitorHttp } from '@capacitor/core';

const response = await CapacitorHttp.get({
  url: 'https://api.example.com/data',
});

Framework-Specific Plugins

Ionic Framework provides native UI components:

  • @ionic/react - React components
  • @ionic/vue - Vue components
  • @ionic/angular - Angular components

Konsta UI for Tailwind CSS:

  • Works with React, Vue, Svelte
  • iOS and Material Design themes

See ionic-design and konsta-ui skills for details.

Deployment Checklist

  • Configure static export (Next.js: output: 'export')
  • Set correct webDir in capacitor.config.ts
  • Use hash routing for mobile
  • Disable image optimization (Next.js)
  • Remove SSR/API routes dependencies
  • Add native permissions (Info.plist, AndroidManifest.xml)
  • Test on physical devices
  • Configure splash screen and icons
  • Set up live updates with Capgo (optional)
  • Build and test on iOS and Android

Resources

Framework-Specific Guides

For detailed guides on specific frameworks:

Next Steps

  1. Choose your framework and follow the setup above
  2. Configure static export/build
  3. Install and configure Capacitor
  4. Add platforms (iOS/Android)
  5. Build and sync
  6. Test on devices
  7. Add native features with plugins
  8. Set up live updates with Capgo

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Framework To Capacitor AI skill do?

Guide for integrating modern web frameworks with Capacitor. Covers Next.js static export, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and others. Use this skill when converting framework apps to mobile apps with Capacitor.

Why use Framework To Capacitor on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Framework To Capacitor is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Framework To Capacitor in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo-skills/tree/main/plugins/capacitor-app-migrations/skills/framework-to-capacitor. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Framework To Capacitor?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Framework To Capacitor?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Framework To Capacitor with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Framework To Capacitor AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by Cap-go. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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