--- description: Build native iOS and Android apps in the cloud with optimized build stacks, automatic signing, and CI/CD for Capacitor and Cordova projects. title: Native Builds - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/cloud/native-builds/index.png --- [ Skip to content](#native-builds) [ 🔐 Introducing the **Capacitor Vault** plugin — store secrets behind biometrics or a device passcode.](/blog/announcing-the-capacitor-vault-plugin/) * [ SDKs ](/docs/sdks/) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/google-sign-in/) * [ Grafana Faro ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/grafana-faro/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/) * [ Navigation Bar ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/navigation-bar/) * [ NFC ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/superwall/) * [ Torch ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/torch/) * [ Vault ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/vault/) * [ Wifi ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/zip/) * [ Cordova ](/docs/sdks/cordova/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/integrations/) * Concepts * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/faq/) * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Set Up Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * [ Overwrite Native Configurations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/native-configurations/) * [ Auto-Increment Build Numbers ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/auto-incrementing-build-numbers/) * [ Configure the Web Build Script ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/web-build-script/) * [ Build from a Monorepo ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/monorepo/) * [ Use pnpm or Yarn ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/package-managers/) * [ Install Private npm Packages ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/npm-private-registry/) * [ Override the Java Version ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/override-java-version/) * [ Custom iOS Provisioning Profiles ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/custom-ios-provisioning-profiles/) * [ Build without Git ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-without-git/) * [ Access Git Behind a Firewall ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/firewall-access/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/integrations/) * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/faq/) * [ App Store Publishing ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/) * [ Submit a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-a-build/) * [ Submit Automatically After a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-automatically/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/faq/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * [ Reference ](/docs/cloud/automations/reference/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/automations/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/automations/faq/) * [ Assist ](/docs/cloud/assist/) * [ CLI ](/docs/cloud/cli/) * APIs and SDKs * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * Account * [ Organization ](/docs/cloud/organizations/) * [ Two-Factor Enforcement ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Audit Logs ](/docs/cloud/organizations/audit-logs/) * [ Billing ](/docs/cloud/organizations/billing/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ AI ](/docs/ai/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ Billing & Plans ](/docs/insiders/billing-and-plans/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * Contributing code * [ Code of Conduct ](/docs/contributing/code-of-conduct/) * [ Questions ](https://docs.github.com/en/discussions/collaborating-with-your-community-using-discussions/participating-in-a-discussion#creating-a-discussion) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories # Native Builds[¶](#native-builds "Permanent link") Use [Capawesome Cloud](/) to build native iOS and Android apps in the cloud. Get faster builds with optimized runner images, automatic signing and provisioning, and seamless integration with your Git provider. ## Features[¶](#features "Permanent link") * 🚀 **Optimized Build Stacks**: Pre-configured with the latest stable versions of Node.js, Java, and Xcode running on macOS 15 with M4 instances. * 🔗 **Universal Git Integration**: Connect GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps—including self-hosted and enterprise instances. * 🔐 **Signing & Provisioning**: Securely manage Android keystores and iOS certificates for all build types. * ⚙️ **Advanced Configuration**: Simple `capawesome.config.json` with support for monorepos, custom build commands, and environment variables. * 🔒 **Encrypted Secrets**: Store sensitive data like API keys and tokens securely, never exposed in logs. * 📦 **Artifact Management**: All build outputs are stored securely and available for download. * 🪵 **Detailed Job Logs**: Comprehensive, easy-to-read logs make debugging straightforward. * 🏃 **Isolated Build Environments**: Every build runs in its own isolated environment for security and consistency. * 📱 **All Build Types**: Support for iOS Simulator, Development, Ad Hoc, App Store, and Enterprise builds, plus Android Debug, Release, and custom build types. * 📚 **Documentation**: Comprehensive documentation to help you get started. ## Getting Started[¶](#getting-started "Permanent link") * **Setup Native Builds** --- Create your first native build with Capawesome Cloud Native Builds. --- [ Getting Started](/docs/cloud/native-builds/setup/) ## Documentation[¶](#documentation "Permanent link") * **App Configuration** --- Learn how to configure your app builds using `capawesome.config.json`. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/configuration/) * **Build Types** --- Understand the different build types available for iOS and Android. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-types/) * **Build Stacks** --- Learn about the software versions and tools available in each build stack. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-stacks/) * **Signing Certificates** --- Configure signing certificates and provisioning profiles for your apps. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/certificates/) * **Environments** --- Use environment variables and secrets to customize your builds. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * **Troubleshooting** --- Find solutions to common build issues and errors. --- [ Learn more](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) ## Guides[¶](#guides "Permanent link") Here are some guides to help you get started with Capawesome Cloud Native Builds: * [Announcing Capawesome Cloud Native Builds](/blog/announcing-capawesome-cloud-native-builds/) June 8, 2026 Back to top