--- description: Capawesome releases 7 open source AI agent skills for Capacitor covering plugin setup, version upgrades, cloud integration, and more. title: Announcing Open Source AI Agent Skills for Capacitor - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/blog/announcing-open-source-ai-agent-skills-for-capacitor.png --- [ Skip to content](#announcing-open-source-ai-agent-skills-for-capacitor) [ 🎉 Introducing **Capawesome Platform** — one platform for Live Updates, Native Builds, App Store Publishing, and Insider SDKs.](https://capawesome.io) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/plugins/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/plugins/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/plugins/google-sign-in/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/plugins/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/plugins/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/plugins/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/plugins/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/plugins/mlkit/) * [ NFC ](/docs/plugins/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/plugins/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/plugins/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/plugins/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/plugins/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/plugins/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/plugins/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/plugins/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/plugins/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/plugins/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/plugins/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/plugins/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/plugins/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/plugins/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/plugins/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/plugins/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/plugins/superwall/) * [ Torch ](/docs/plugins/torch/) * [ Wifi ](/docs/plugins/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/plugins/zip/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Live Updates ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/) * Advanced * Integrations * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Configuration ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/) * [ Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * Guides * [ Sample Projects ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/sample-projects/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * Account * Organizations * [ Organization and User Management ](/docs/cloud/organizations/memberships/) * [ Single Sign-On (SSO) ](/docs/cloud/organizations/sso/) * [ Teams ](/docs/cloud/organizations/teams/) * [ Two-Factor Authentication ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Pricing ](https://capawesome.io/pricing/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/faq/) * [ Support ](/docs/cloud/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * [ LLMs ](/docs/llms/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/insiders/support/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories * [ Skills, Docs, and CLI — How They Fit Together ](#skills-docs-and-cli-how-they-fit-together) * [ Getting Started ](#getting-started) * [ Final Thoughts ](#final-thoughts) # Announcing Open Source AI Agent Skills for Capacitor[¶](#announcing-open-source-ai-agent-skills-for-capacitor "Permanent link") AI coding agents are becoming an essential part of how developers build apps. But even the best agents struggle with framework-specific tasks like upgrading between Capacitor versions, configuring native plugins, or setting up cloud builds — there's just too much platform-specific knowledge involved. That's why we're releasing **7 open source agent skills** that teach AI assistants how to handle the most common Capacitor tasks, from plugin setup to full platform upgrades. [ ![Build and deploy your Capacitor app with Capawesome Cloud](../../assets/external/cloud.capawesome.io/assets/banners/cloud-build-and-deploy-capacitor-apps.69628c3f.png) ](/) ## What Are Agent Skills?[¶](#what-are-agent-skills "Permanent link") Agent skills are structured sets of procedural instructions and reference documentation that AI coding agents can consume to guide developers through complex tasks. Think of them as specialized knowledge packs — instead of an AI agent improvising based on general training data, a skill gives it step-by-step procedures, platform-specific details, and error handling for a specific domain. Our skills are built on the [skills.sh](https://skills.sh/) framework and follow the open [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io/) spec. They work with popular AI coding tools like [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code), [Cursor](https://www.cursor.com/), [Windsurf](https://windsurf.com/), [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot), and others. Once installed, you just prompt your agent and the skill takes over — detecting your project setup, walking through each step, and handling platform differences automatically. ## How Do Agent Skills Work?[¶](#how-do-agent-skills-work "Permanent link") Without agent skills, adding domain-specific context often means feeding your agent large amounts of documentation upfront — thousands of tokens before it even starts working. With agent skills, the agent only receives a short description of each skill at first. When a relevant task comes up, the agent activates the skill and reads the reference documentation incrementally, pulling in only what it needs to complete the task. This approach is called **progressive disclosure**. For example, our `capacitor-plugins` skill covers over 160 plugins, but the agent doesn't load all 160 reference files at once. It identifies which plugin you need, loads just that plugin's reference, and walks you through the setup. The result is lower token consumption, lower costs, and more accurate output. Skills also delegate to each other when tasks overlap. The `ionic-appflow-migration` skill, for instance, hands off the Capawesome Cloud setup to the `capawesome-cloud` skill rather than duplicating those instructions. This keeps each skill focused and maintainable. ## Available Skills[¶](#available-skills "Permanent link") We're launching with 7 skills that cover the most common tasks Capacitor developers face. Here's what's included: ### Capacitor Plugins[¶](#capacitor-plugins "Permanent link") The `capacitor-plugins` skill helps you install, configure, and use **over 160 Capacitor plugins** from official, Capawesome, community, Firebase, and MLKit sources. Each plugin has its own reference file with installation steps, platform-specific configuration, and usage examples. The agent auto-detects your project's platforms and build tools, then walks you through everything one step at a time. ### Capacitor Push Notifications[¶](#capacitor-push-notifications "Permanent link") Setting up push notifications involves Firebase configuration, platform-specific setup for Android and iOS, permission handling, and token management. The `capacitor-push-notifications` skill covers the entire flow end to end — from creating a Firebase project to sending your first test notification. ### Capawesome Cloud[¶](#capawesome-cloud "Permanent link") The `capawesome-cloud` skill covers three core workflows: **native builds**, **live updates**, and **app store publishing**. Whether you're setting up cloud builds for the first time, configuring over-the-air updates with the [Live Update](/docs/plugins/live-update/) plugin, or automating submissions to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store — this skill handles it. ### Capacitor App Upgrades[¶](#capacitor-app-upgrades "Permanent link") Need to update your Capacitor app from version 4 to 8? The `capacitor-app-upgrades` skill detects your current version, checks prerequisites (Node.js, Xcode, Android Studio), and walks you through each major version jump sequentially. It tries the automated upgrade path first and falls back to manual steps if needed. ### Capacitor Plugin Upgrades[¶](#capacitor-plugin-upgrades "Permanent link") Similar to app upgrades, the `capacitor-plugin-upgrades` skill handles upgrading **Capacitor plugins** (libraries, not apps) between major versions. It covers Android SDK targets, Gradle configuration, Java/Kotlin versions, iOS deployment targets, and all the plugin-specific build considerations. There's also a `capacitor-plugin-spm-support` skill for [adding Swift Package Manager support to existing plugins](/blog/how-to-migrate-a-capacitor-plugin-to-spm/). ### Ionic Appflow Migration[¶](#ionic-appflow-migration "Permanent link") The `ionic-appflow-migration` skill is a comprehensive guide for teams moving from Ionic Appflow to [Capawesome Cloud](/docs/cloud/). It detects which Appflow features you're using (live updates, native builds, app store publishing), then migrates each one — including SDK replacement, API call mapping, and CI/CD pipeline updates. This skill delegates to the `capawesome-cloud` skill for the Capawesome Cloud setup, so you get the full setup experience without duplicated instructions. ### Ionic Enterprise SDK Migration[¶](#ionic-enterprise-sdk-migration "Permanent link") With the discontinuation of Ionic Enterprise SDK plugins, the `ionic-enterprise-sdk-migration` skill maps each Ionic plugin to its Capawesome alternative — Auth Connect to [OAuth](/docs/plugins/oauth/), Identity Vault to [Biometrics](/docs/plugins/biometrics/) and [Secure Preferences](/docs/plugins/secure-preferences/), and Secure Storage to [Secure Preferences](/docs/plugins/secure-preferences/) or [SQLite](/docs/plugins/sqlite/). It handles the migration plugin by plugin, preserving existing behavior along the way. ## Skills, Docs, and CLI — How They Fit Together[¶](#skills-docs-and-cli-how-they-fit-together "Permanent link") If you're already using [Capawesome Cloud](/docs/cloud/) and the [Capawesome CLI](/docs/cloud/cli/), you might wonder how agent skills fit into the picture. Think of it as the relationship between expertise and capability: * **Agent skills** teach your AI agent _how_ to perform Capacitor and Capawesome tasks — the right steps, the right order, the platform-specific details. * **Capawesome CLI** gives the agent (and you) the _ability_ to execute those tasks — creating builds, uploading live updates, managing certificates. * **Documentation** remains the complete reference for humans who want to understand every option and edge case in depth. Skills and the CLI are complementary. A skill might instruct the agent to run a CLI command like `npx @capawesome/cli apps:builds:create`, and the agent executes it. We recommend using both together for the best experience. ## Getting Started[¶](#getting-started "Permanent link") Install all skills with a single command: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npx skills add capawesome-team/skills ` Then prompt your AI agent to use a specific skill. For example: `` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1)Use the `capawesome-cloud` skill to help me set up Capacitor Live Updates in my project. `` `` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)Use the `capacitor-plugins` skill to add the NFC plugin to my app. `` `` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1)Use the `capacitor-app-upgrades` skill to update my app to Capacitor 8. `` The agent takes it from there — detecting your project, asking the right questions, and guiding you through each step. The skills are fully open source and available on [GitHub](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills). Contributions are welcome. [Star Us on GitHub](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills) ## Final Thoughts[¶](#final-thoughts "Permanent link") These agent skills represent a new way to make Capacitor development more accessible. Instead of reading through documentation and figuring out platform-specific details yourself, you can let an AI agent handle the heavy lifting while you stay in control of every decision. We're starting with 7 skills and plan to expand the collection based on community feedback and the most common tasks developers face. For the full list of skills and more details, check out the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills). If you have questions or want to suggest new skills, join the [Capawesome Discord server](https://discord.gg/VCXxSVjefW). And don't forget to [subscribe to the newsletter](/newsletter/) to stay updated on future releases. May 7, 2026 Back to top