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Guides the agent through general Capacitor app development topics. Covers core concepts (native bridge, plugins, web layer), Capacitor CLI usage, app configuration (capacitor.config.ts, splash screens, app icons, deep links), platform management (Android, iOS, Electron, PWA), edge-to-edge and safe area handling on Android, live reload setup, storage solutions, file handling, security best practices, CI/CD references, iOS package managers (SPM, CocoaPods), and troubleshooting for Android and iOS. Do not use for creating new Capacitor apps, Capacitor plugin APIs, creating Capacitor plugins, in-app purchases, upgrading Capacitor versions, Cordova or PhoneGap migration, or framework-specific patterns (Angular, React, Vue).

Overview

Publishercapawesome-team
Repositoryskills
Skill namecapacitor-app-development
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Forks
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Bundled files
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LicenseMIT
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Skill sourceRepository
  • 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.

  • 18 bundled files

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

  • Open source

    Published by capawesome-team on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Capacitor App Development 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.
    https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills/tree/main/skills/capacitor-app-development
  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/capawesome-team/skills.git /tmp/skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/skills/skills/capacitor-app-development .claude/skills/capacitor-app-development
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Capacitor App Development 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 Capacitor App Development 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 Capacitor App Development 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.

Capacitor App Development

General guidance for developing cross-platform apps with Capacitor, covering core concepts, CLI usage, app configuration, platform management, and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

  1. Capacitor 6, 7, or 8 app already created and initialized.
  2. Node.js and npm installed (Node 18+ for Cap 6, Node 20+ for Cap 7, Node 22+ for Cap 8).
  3. For Android: Android Studio installed.
  4. For iOS: Xcode installed on macOS.

Agent Behavior

  • Auto-detect before asking. Inspect the project for platforms (android/, ios/), framework (vite.config.ts, angular.json, webpack.config.js, next.config.js), Capacitor version (@capacitor/core in package.json), and iOS dependency manager (ios/App/Podfile for CocoaPods vs. SPM).
  • Route to the right reference file. Use the topic index below to identify the correct reference file and read it before providing guidance.
  • One topic at a time. Address the user's specific question. Do not provide a general overview unless explicitly requested.
  • Prefer actionable instructions. Provide exact file paths, commands, and diff blocks rather than conceptual explanations.

Procedures

Step 1: Identify the Topic

Match the user's request to a topic from the index below. If the request spans multiple topics, address them sequentially.

If the request matches a topic covered by a different skill, redirect the user to that skill (see Related Skills at the bottom).

Step 2: Analyze the Project

Auto-detect the following by reading project files:

  1. Capacitor version: Read @capacitor/core version from package.json.
  2. Platforms: Check which directories exist (android/, ios/).
  3. Framework: Check for build tool config files.
  4. Capacitor config format: Check for capacitor.config.ts or capacitor.config.json.
  5. iOS dependency manager: Check for ios/App/Podfile (CocoaPods) or SPM usage.

Step 3: Read the Reference File and Apply Guidance

Read the reference file for the matched topic and apply the instructions to the user's project.

Topic Index

TopicReference
Core concepts (native bridge, how Capacitor works)references/core-concepts.md
Capacitor platforms (Android, iOS, Electron, PWA)references/platforms.md
Capacitor CLI commandsreferences/cli.md
App configuration (capacitor.config.ts)references/app-configuration.md
Splash screens and app iconsreferences/splash-screens-and-icons.md
Deep links and universal linksreferences/deep-links.md
Android edge-to-edge supportreferences/edge-to-edge.md
Android safe area handlingreferences/safe-area.md
Live reload setupreferences/live-reload.md
Storage solutionsreferences/storage.md
File handling best practicesreferences/file-handling.md
Security best practicesreferences/security.md
iOS package managers (SPM, CocoaPods)references/ios-package-managers.md
CI/CD for Capacitor appsreferences/ci-cd.md
Testing (unit and E2E)references/testing.md
Cross-platform best practicesreferences/cross-platform-best-practices.md
Android troubleshootingreferences/troubleshooting-android.md
iOS troubleshootingreferences/troubleshooting-ios.md

Error Handling

  • npx cap sync fails: Verify @capacitor/core and @capacitor/cli versions match. On iOS with CocoaPods, run cd ios/App && pod install. On Android, sync Gradle files in Android Studio.
  • Android build fails after configuration changes: Clean the build with cd android && ./gradlew clean, then rebuild.
  • iOS build fails after configuration changes: Clean the build folder in Xcode (Product > Clean Build Folder) or delete ios/App/Pods and run cd ios/App && pod install.
  • Plugin not found at runtime: Run npx cap sync after any plugin installation. Verify the plugin appears in capacitor.config or the native project.
  • Live reload not connecting: Verify the device and development machine are on the same network. Check that the server URL in capacitor.config uses the correct LAN IP address.
  • Deep links not working: Verify the site association file is accessible at https://<domain>/.well-known/apple-app-site-association (iOS) or https://<domain>/.well-known/assetlinks.json (Android). Verify the app is signed with the correct certificate.

Related Skills

  • capacitor-app-creation — Create a new Capacitor app.
  • capacitor-angular — Angular-specific Capacitor development.
  • capacitor-react — React-specific Capacitor development.
  • capacitor-vue — Vue-specific Capacitor development.
  • capacitor-plugins — Install and configure Capacitor plugins.
  • capacitor-plugin-development — Create custom Capacitor plugins.
  • capacitor-app-upgrades — Upgrade Capacitor to a newer major version.
  • capacitor-in-app-purchases — Set up in-app purchases.
  • capawesome-cloud — Cloud builds, live updates, and app store publishing.
  • capacitor-mcp — Connect an MCP client to the current Capacitor documentation.

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 Capacitor App Development AI skill do?

Guides the agent through general Capacitor app development topics. Covers core concepts (native bridge, plugins, web layer), Capacitor CLI usage, app configuration (capacitor.config.ts, splash screens, app icons, deep links), platform management (Android, iOS, Electron, PWA), edge-to-edge and safe area handling on Android, live reload setup, storage solutions, file handling, security best practices, CI/CD references, iOS package managers (SPM, CocoaPods), and troubleshooting for Android and iOS. Do not use for creating new Capacitor apps, Capacitor plugin APIs, creating Capacitor plugins, i...

Why use Capacitor App Development on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Capacitor App Development 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 Capacitor App Development in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills/tree/main/skills/capacitor-app-development. 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 Capacitor App Development?

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 Capacitor App Development?

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

Is the Capacitor App Development AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by capawesome-team under the MIT license. 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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